WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2017
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Kenneth Alford
Roxanne Sewell
Hermiston
December 5, 1947 - October 22, 2017
Boardman
December 30, 1981 - October 22, 2017
Ken Alford, 69, of
Hermiston lost his struggle
with COPD on Sunday, Oc-
tober 22, 2017.
Ken was born on
December 5, 1947,
in
Goldendale,
Wash., the son of
Thomas and Velda
Alford. He grew up
and attended school
in The Dalles. He Alford
joined the Marine
Corps in 1966 and
proudly served for
four years, includ-
ing 13 months in
Vietnam.
Ken married the
love of his life, Reta Cox, in
Maupin, Ore., in 1979. He
helped raise his two step-
sons, Stacey and Joseph,
whom he loved dearly and
enjoyed teaching to fish and
camp in the mountains.
Ken worked many jobs,
but he is best known for
Alford’s Home Building &
Remodeling, a construction
business he owned and op-
erated in Hermiston for 20
years. He totally remodeled
their house one room at a
time and made it their home.
Ken enjoyed many hob-
bies such as woodwork-
ing, fabricating, mechanic
work, golfing, four wheel-
ing and fishing (especially
steelhead and salmon fish-
ing on the Deschutes
near Tygh Valley),
and hunting for elk
was his passion.
He was preceded
in death by his par-
ents and loving natu-
ral grandparents.
He is survived by
his wife of 38 years,
Reta of Hermiston;
stepsons
Stacey
Hammer of Pend-
leton and Joseph
Hammer of Echo;
and two very spe-
cial friends, Mark Born of
Hermiston and Thomas
Fisher, his Vietnam veter-
an friend from Cincinnati,
Ohio.
No services are being
planned.
Family suggest memo-
rial donation to St. Jude
Children’s Research Hos-
pital, 262 Danny Thomas
Place, Memphis, TN 38105
or Shriner’s Hospitals for
Children, 2900 Rocky Point
Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
To leave an online con-
dolence for the family go to
www.burnsmortuaryherm-
iston.com
Bennie Boyd Reeves
Irrigon
January 30, 1926 - October 27, 2017
Bennie Boyd Reeves, 91,
of Irrigon, Oregon, passed
away, October 27, 2017.
He was born January
30, 1926, in Gales-
burg, Illinois, to par-
ents Ernest Thomas
and Florence Rachel
(Winder) Reeves.
The family moved
to Umatilla, Ore-
gon, when he was Reeves
6 months old and
there he grew up
in a loving fam-
ily with an older
brother, Harold,
and four younger
sisters, Dottie, Norma, Rita
Jean and Patsy. He attended
Umatilla schools, graduat-
ing in 1944. He loved sports
and would say that is what
kept him in school.
Upon graduating, he re-
ported for military service
in the United States Navy,
serving two years from May
1944, receiving an honor-
able discharge with the rank
of Seaman First Class May
19, 1946. During World War
II, he was deployed to the
Armed Guard Center (Pacif-
ic). He served on the SS Jack
Stinger and the SS Coquille
and was discharged from
the Navy in Bremerton,
Washington. He was the re-
cipient of the Asiatic Pacific
Area Campaign Medal, the
American Area Campaign
Medal and the World War II
Victory Medal.
He was married to Joyce
Arlene Barnett from 1947
to 1967. They had two
children, Sandi and Mar-
lin. In 1968 he married
Maxine (Nielsen) Reeves;
she passed away in 2007.
Maxine had four daughters,
Carleen, Carmen, Lynn and
Leslie, who became part of
Bennie’s family.
Throughout his life
Bennie enjoyed garden-
ing, woodworking, fish-
ing, dancing and watching
sports. He appreciated Na-
tive American culture and
loved western movies. He
never met a stranger
and was known for
his affectionate na-
ture and his playful
sense of humor. A
hardworking man, he
was employed at the
Umatilla Army De-
pot from where he
retired after 30 years
as a machinist. After
enjoying retirement
for a short time, he
began working for
Columbia Jr. High
in Irrigon, until he
decided to “really” retire.
He was an active life
VFW member, something
he was always passionate
about. He held offices, was
in Color Guard, and partici-
pated in many activities.
He is survived by chil-
dren Marlin, Sandi, Car-
leen, Carmen, Lynn and
Leslie, and sisters Norma
and Rita Jean, in addition
to numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death
by parents Ernest and
Florence Reeves; broth-
er Harold Reeves; sisters
Dottie Stephens and Patsy
Hutchinson; wife Maxine
(Nielsen); grandson Steven
Reeves; and great-grandson
Austin Reeves.
A Celebration of Life
service with military honors
will be held at Burns Mortu-
ary chapel, Hermiston, Ore-
gon, Friday, November 3 at
11:00 a.m.
Those who wish may
make contributions in Ben-
nie’s memory to the VFW
Avenue of Flags at the
Hermiston Cemetery.
Please sign the online
condolence book at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com
Burns
Mortuary
of
Hermiston, Oregon, is in
charge of arrangements
Roxanne Sewell, 35, of
Boardman passed away on
Sunday, October 22, 2017.
Roxanne
was
born
December
30, 1981, in Ana-
heim, California, the
daughter of Allen
and Margaret (Gor-
man)
Springston.
She lived in Sacra-
mento, Calif., for Sewell
several years before
moving to Hermiston in
2005.
Roxanne enjoyed ka-
raoke, socializing with
friends and family and
spending time with her
children.
She is survived
by her children An-
thony, Blake, Lu-
cian, Exavior and
Xena; mother Mar-
garet Gorman; and
several brothers and
sisters.
A private service
will be held.
To leave an online con-
dolence for the family go to
www.burnsmortuaryherm-
iston.com
DEATHS
Stephan Leader-Bowles
Madras
Jan. 10, 1996 - Oct. 21, 2017
Former Irrigon resident Stephan Leader-Bowles, 21,
of Madras died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, in Prineville as
the result of an automobile accident. He was born Jan. 10,
1996, in La Grande. A graveside service will be held Satur-
day, Oct. 28 at 1 p.m. at Desert Lawn Memorial Cemetery
in Irrigon. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of
arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com
Martha Lanham
Walla Walla
Oct. 8, 1920 - Oct. 30, 2017
Former Hermiston resident Martha Lanham, 97, of Wal-
la Walla died Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, at her home. She was
born Oct. 8, 1920. A funeral service will be held Friday,
Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, 1005 S.E.
Ninth St., Hermiston. Burial will follow at the Hermiston
Cemetery. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in charge of
arrangements. Sign the online condolence book at burns-
mortuaryhermiston.com
Dick Kay Nusser
Salem
Nov. 10, 1937 - Oct. 21, 2017
Former Hermiston resident Dick Kay Nusser, 79, of
Salem died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at his home. He was
born Nov. 10, 1937, in Nyssa, Ore. A celebration of life
service will be held Friday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. at the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel, 862 45th Ave.
N.E., Salem. Virgil T. Golden Funeral Services is handling
arrangements.
Howard D. Taylor
Hermiston
Feb. 10, 1934 - Oct. 25, 2017
Howard D. Taylor, 83, of Hermiston died Wednesday,
Oct. 25, 2017, at his home. He was born Feb. 10, 1934,
in Mountain Home, Ark. Arrangements are pending with
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Sign the online condolence
book at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com
BIRTHS
Good Shepherd Medical Center, Hermiston
OCT. 18, 2017
SIMMONS — Jaimee Simmons and Kurtis Simmons
of Irrigon: a boy, Henry Sterling Simmons.
OCT. 21, 2017
SANCHEZ AVILA — Zulema Avila Garcia and Victor
Sanchez of Boardman: a girl, Ximena Sanchez Avila.
OCT. 23, 2017
BARTON — Hope Barton and Ryan Barton of Herm-
iston: a girl, Reagan Rae Barton.
MARRIAGES
Smith-Scott
Maja Smith and Eddie Scott of Hermiston were married
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Pendleton.
OBITUARY POLICY
The Hermiston Herald publishes paid obituaries. The obituary can include small photos
and, for veterans, a flag symbol at no charge. Expanded death notices will be published at
no charge. These include information about services.
For more information, call 541-966-0818 or 1-800-522-0255, x221.
TUESDAY, OCT. 24
3:12 p.m. — A caller reported
that someone stole two birth certif-
icates, two social security cards, and
$3,000 to $4,000. All the items were
upstairs in a closet in a bag in the
caller’s home, on South Highway
395, Hermiston.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 25
1:55 a.m. — A caller reported
that a black Toyota pickup just
pulled up at Southwest 8th Place,
stole an Everlast kickboxing bag,
and then sped off.
5:44 p.m. — A suicidal subject
was reported at Northwest 11th
Street, Hermiston.
7:23 p.m. — An assault was
reported at Southwest 11th Street,
Hermiston.
9:07 p.m. — Someone dumped
a dying kitten in the parking lot
on North First Street, and the
kitten has now died. A caller who
works with Cat Utopia was called
by a concerned citizen, and asked
law enforcement to come to the
location.
THURSDAY, OCT. 26
10:21 a.m. — A caller reported
that a vehicle hit the side of the
building at Southeast 6th Street,
Hermiston.
1:26 p.m. — An assault was re-
ported at Northwest 3rd Street and
West Standard Avenue, Hermiston.
FRIDAY, OCT. 27
11:51 p.m. — A drunk driver
was reported at North 1st Street,
Hermiston.
SATURDAY, OCT. 28
7:25 p.m. — Two or three people
were fighting, with no weapons
seen, on East Hurlburt Avenue,
Hermiston.
SUNDAY, OCT. 29
1:32 p.m. — A fight with several
people was reported on East Main
Street, Hermiston.
6:59 p.m. — A fight was
reported at Southwest 11th Street,
Hermiston.
MONDAY, OCT. 30
1:35 p.m. — A 23 year-old
female had tried to commit suicide
by overdosing on prescription med-
ications. She was in the bathroom
vomiting on West Highland Avenue.
2:24 p.m. — A runaway was
reported on Southeast Columbia
Drive, Hermiston.
COURT REPORTS
SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The following
sentences have been imposed in
Umatilla County courts:
FELONY
• Nicolas Eloy Pando, 38, Hermis-
ton, pleaded guilty to Assault II-do-
mestic violence: sentenced to 70
months Oregon Department of Cor-
rections (DOC), 3 years post-prison
supervision, $4,705 fine-suspended
and restitution to be determined;
pleaded guilty to Unlawful Use of
Weapon: sentenced to 19 months
Oregon DOC, 2 years post-prison
supervision and $200 fine; pleaded
guilty to Criminal Mischief I: sen-
tenced to 12 months Oregon DOC, 1
year post-prison supervision and
$200 fine; pleaded guilty to Stran-
gulation, two counts of Menacing
and two counts of Attempt to Com-
mit Class C/Unclassified Felony:
sentences discharged; pleaded no
contest to Interference With Making
Report: sentenced to 1 year jail and
$100 fine; pleaded no contest to two
counts of Harassment: sentenced to
6 months jail for each count.
MISDEMEANOR
• Eduardo Venegas, 25, Herm-
iston, pleaded guilty to DUII: sen-
tenced to 1 year probation and
enrollment in Diversion Program;
pleaded guilty to Recklessly Endan-
gering Another Person: sentenced to
90 days driver’s license suspension
(sentence to discharge).
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The following
suits have been filed in Umatilla
County courts (interest, court costs
and fees not listed):
• Midland Funding LLC vs. Rachel
Miller: seeks $3,211.56.
• Credits Inc. vs. Casey McClure of
Boardman: seeks $679.69.
JUDGMENTS
PENDLETON — The following
judgments have been rendered in
Umatilla County courts (interest,
court costs and fees not listed):
• LVNV Funding LLC vs. Susan
Keizur of Hermiston: judgment for
$389.67.
• Portfolio Recovery Associates
LLC vs. Jessica L. Reyes of Hermiston:
judgment for $1,439.73.
• Portfolio Recovery Associ-
ates LLC vs. Martha Hernandez of
Milton-Freewater: judgment for
$1,948.38.
• HAPO Community Credit Union
vs. Shawn T. White of Hermiston:
judgment for $9,548.71.
• Ray Klein Inc. vs. Ian Davis of
Umatilla: judgment for $2,209.27.
DIVORCES
PENDLETON — Divorce decrees
were signed in Umatilla County
Courts for:
Jacqualine Doris Herrera and
Robert Lee Herrera of Hermiston.
MARRIAGES
PENDLETON — Marriage licenses
have been registered in Umatilla
County for:
Quinton Jeffrey Grogan, 24, and
Lindsay Marie Cutsforth, 24, both of
Stanfield.
Alonso Guardado Ramirez, 22,
and Patricia Ambriz Bolanos, 21, both
of Hermiston.
• Credits Inc. vs. Jessica and
Ricardo Reyes of Hermiston: seeks
$1,760.32.
Mark Charles Keith, 47, and
Jennifer Jill Armstrong, 46, both of
Umatilla.
• Credits Inc. vs. April M. and
Brian Davis of Hermiston: seeks
$4,862.14.
Sergio Kamille Mauri, 27, of
Umatilla and Randell Lee Mauri, 56,
of The Dalles.
• Credits Inc. vs. Armando Munoz
Jr. of Hermiston: seeks $4,693.53.
• Credits Inc. vs. Kenneth L. Giv-
ens of Irrigon: seeks $6,820.69.
• Discovery Bank vs. Rebecca
M. Boothroyd of Hermiston: seeks
$1,955.36.
Eddie Terrell Scott, 20, of Pend-
leton and Maja Marie Smith, 19, of
Hermiston.
• Bank of America N.A. vs. John
A. McAllister of Hermiston: seeks
$4,053.76.
• Norman H. Schroth of Uma-
tilla vs. Joanna G. Schroth: seeks
$413,718.33.
• Daniel Tige Midkiff and Mi-
chelle Lee Midkiff of Hermiston vs.
Ace Landscaping of Walla Walla:
seeks $7,305.99.
• Discover Bank vs. Candice Carl-
son of Umatilla: seeks $2,927.12.
• Midland Funding LLC vs. Wil-
liam Engblom: seeks $1,236.41.
• Midland Funding LLC vs. April
Auld: seeks $1,377.29.
• Midland Funding LLC vs. Marcus
Luke: seeks $897.39.
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