RECORDS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2020
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POLICE LOG
Ella Mae Watson
Michael Lawrence ‘Toby’ Tobin
TUESDAY, NOV. 17
Boardman
Hermiston
December 15, 1949 — November 16, 2020
December 3, 1926 — November 15, 2020
Michael
Lawrence Brothers/100 Circle Farms
“Toby” Tobin of Board- and Threemile Canyon/
man was born December RDO Farms.
15, 1949, in Eagle Bend,
Mike enjoyed wood-
Minnesota, the son of Law- ZRUNLQJ ¿VKLQJ VWXG\LQJ
rence and Victo-
history and going
ria (Ritter) Tobin.
to museums.
He passed away
Mike
mar-
ried Kocus Kil-
in Boardman on
lough on April 10,
Monday, Novem-
ber 16, 2020, at
1988, in Pasco,
the age of 70.
Washington.
Mike
lived
He is sur-
vived by his
in
Minnesota
wife of 32 years,
throughout
his
Kocus; three chil-
childhood, where
dren, Gina Duff,
Tobin
he attended and
Jeryme Tobin and
completed
his
schooling. He moved to Pat- Levi Tobin; grandchildren
erson, Washington, in the Cheyanne, Cora and David;
late 1970s where he worked brother Thomas; sisters
and resided until the early Frances Curtis, Angela Kitz-
2000s. He has lived near man and Theresa Green; and
Boardman for the past 15 extended family members.
No formal services are
years.
Mike worked as an irri- planned.
gation manager throughout
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
his career in Eastern Wash- iston is in care of arrange-
ington and Eastern Ore- ments. To leave an online
gon. Some of the farms he condolence for the family,
worked for are Sandpiper please go to www.burnsmor-
Farms, Carr Farms, Watts tuaryhermiston.com.
Ella Mae Watson of ing the piano, organ, vio-
Hermiston, Oregon, was OLQ JDUGHQLQJ ÀRZHUV DQG
born on December 3, 1926, traveling. Ella Mae loved to
in Irrigon, Oregon, the play the piano to bring joy to
daughter of Hugh W. Grim others.
She is survived
and “Janey” Mary
by her children:
Jane Grim. She
Patricia Brandl of
died peacefully
Haughton, Loui-
surrounded by her
siana, Gary (Gin-
family on Novem-
ger) Watson of
ber 15, 2020, in
Warrenton, Ore-
Hermiston, Ore-
gon, Steve (Jane)
gon, at the age of
Watson of Herm-
93 years.
iston,
Oregon,
She attended
and Mark (Tami)
12
years
of
Watson
Watson of Uma-
school in Irrigon
tilla,
Oregon;
where she gradu-
ated from high school. Ella brother Hugh Grim Jr. of
Mae married Earl “Scotty” Spokane, Washington; 17
Watson in 1947. During grandchildren; and numer-
great-grandchildren,
the early years of her mar- ous
riage she taught many chil- nieces and nephews.
dren of the Hermiston area
Ella Mae was preceded in
to play the piano. She also death by her husband of 54
played the organ and piano years, Scotty Watson; sis-
for church services, funerals ters Margaret Lillard and
Rowena Love; and broth-
and weddings.
After all of her children ers Adren, Calvin and Bill
were in school she returned Allen.
A private family burial
to college at Eastern Oregon
College in La Grande, Ore- will be held at the Hermis-
gon, where she earned her ton Cemetery, Hermiston,
BS in elementary education. Oregon.
She taught for 18 years in
Please share memories
the Hermiston and Umatilla of Ella Mae with her fam-
ily at burnsmortuaryhermis-
public schools.
Ella Mae was a longtime ton.com.
Burns Mortuary of Herm-
active member of Faith Pres-
byterian Church, Hermiston, iston, Oregon, is in care of
Oregon. She enjoyed play- arrangements.
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DEATH NOTICES
COURTS
Lela P. Collier
Hermiston
Oct. 25, 1925 — Nov. 13, 2020
Lela P. Collier, 95, of Hermiston, died Friday, Nov. 13,
2020, at her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1925, in Saint
Louis Park, Minnesota. Services will be announced at a later
date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrange-
ments. Share memories with the family at www.burnsmor-
tuaryhermiston.com.
Leonard Wayne ‘Len’ Jeppeson
Hermiston
Sept. 12, 1951 — Nov. 19, 2020
Leonard Wayne “Len” Jeppeson, 69, of Hermiston, died
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at his home. He was born Sept.
12, 1951, in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Arrangements are
pending with Burns Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memo-
ries with the family at www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Willard A. Olson
Hermiston
Feb. 28, 1926 — Nov. 21, 2020
Willard A. Olson, 94, of Hermiston, died Saturday, Nov.
21, 2020, in Hermiston. He was born Feb. 28, 1926, in Twin
Cities, Minnesota. Arrangements are pending with Burns
Mortuary of Hermiston. Share memories with the family at
www.burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Frances A. Peck
Hermiston
Dec. 21, 1941 — Nov. 20, 2020
Former Heppner resident Frances A Peck, 78, of Hermis-
ton, died Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, in Hermiston. She was born
Dec. 21, 1941. Arrangements are pending at Sweeney Mor-
tuary of Heppner.
James ‘Shawn’ Owns Medicine
Hermiston
April 10, 1964 — Nov. 19, 2020
James “Shawn” Owns Medicine, 56, of Hermiston, died
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at his home. He was born April
10, 1964, in Stevensville, Montana. Services will be held
at a later date. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of
arrangements. Share memories with the family at www.
burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
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SENTENCES
PENDLETON — The
following sentences have
been imposed in Umatilla
County courts:
FELONY
•Kristy Ann Barnhill, 23,
Umatilla, pleaded guilty to
Burglary II: sentenced to 18
months probation, 90 sanc-
tion units, 30 maximum jail
units, 50 hours community
service, $200 fine and restitu-
tion to be determined.
SUITS FILED
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing suits have been filed
in Umatilla County courts
(interest, court costs and
fees not listed):
•Credit Corp Solutions Inc.
vs. Leah Arnold (Carver) of
Hermiston: seeks $9,322.98.
•Midland Credit Man-
agement Inc. vs. Brandie
Casteel of Hermiston: seeks
$1,472.07.
•American Express National
Bank vs. Michael Peiris: seeks
$5,021.01.
•Credits Inc. vs. Logan R.
Markwick of Hermiston:
seeks $2,013.49.
•Credits Inc. vs. Carlos Garcia
Cabrera of Hermiston: seeks
$1,111.15.
•Credits Inc. vs. Todd Anthony
Gallegos of Hermiston: seeks
$8,281.64.
•Credits Inc. vs. Vanessa
Thomas of Hermiston: seeks
$1,764.78.
•Credits Inc. vs. Christopher J.
Wallace of Hermiston: seeks
$7,13.43.
•Credits Inc. vs. Tamey and
Martin Harrison of Irrigon:
seeks $677.96.
•Synchrony Bank vs. Sara
Vyhnal of Hermiston: seeks
$2,773.03.
•OneMain Financial Group
LLC vs. Miguel Velasco Mon-
cada: seeks $12,064.55.
•Credits Inc. vs. Christina
Huth (Rhoades) and John
Rhoades of Umatilla: seeks
$794.75.
JUDGMENTS
PENDLETON — The follow-
ing judgments have been
rendered in Umatilla Coun-
ty courts (interest, court
costs and fees not listed):
•Portfolio Recovery Asso-
ciates LLC vs. Kayla Kerr:
judgment for $2,500.
•Credits Inc. vs. Connie
Reece of Echo: judgment for
$474.59.
•Midland Credit Manage-
ment Inc. vs. Tia D. Warren
of Hermiston: judgment for
$1,302.93.
•Collection Bureau of Walla
Walla vs. Sean R. and Dorothy
L. Powell of Stanfield: judg-
ment for $2,732.41.
•Credits Inc. vs. Tommy Wil-
son Harrel Jr. of Hermiston:
judgment for $1,902.90.
•Credits Inc. vs. David Brood
of Hermiston: judgment for
$10,000.
•Credits Inc. vs. Barbara Anne
Reynolds of Hermiston: judg-
ment for $4,371.56.
•Credits Inc. vs. Juanita Ayala
of Hermiston: judgment for
$747.08.
•Credits Inc. vs. Maria K.
Winebarger of Hermiston:
See Courts, Page A6
5:26 a.m. — A noninjury motor vehicle accident was reported
on North First Street.
7:18 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on
Northwest 11th Street; a woman reported her boyfriend was
threatening to kill her.
8:25 a.m. — Child abuse or neglect was reported on East Elm
Avenue.
2:06 p.m. — A woman visited the police station to report that
someone keeps entering her apartment on West Hermiston
Avenue and urinating in it, and also that police are harassing
her.
4:50 p.m. — A burglary was reported on West Duane Avenue,
involving someone kicking in a door and ransacking a house.
4:51 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was
reported on East Main Street.
7:10 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East
Jennie Avenue.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 18
1:44 a.m. — A stolen vehicle was reported on Southwest
Martin Court.
3:20 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East
Jennie Avenue.
4:50 p.m. — A three-vehicle motor vehicle accident with pos-
sible injuries was reported on West Highland Avenue.
6:29 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was
reported on Meadow View Drive.
8:57 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South
Highway 395.
THURSDAY, NOV. 19
9:20 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on North
First Street.
9:48 a.m. — A woman reported someone stole $3,300 from
her bank account.
1:23 p.m. — A man reported that a caller claiming to be from
Apple asked him to pay them in gift cards and he bought four
$500 gift cards and sent one over the phone but now wants
to make a report for fraud.
4:52 p.m. — A death investigation was requested on West
Lathrop Avenue.
11:43 p.m. — A burglary was reported on Northeast 12th
Street.
FRIDAY, NOV. 20
2:41 a.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South
Highway 395.
9:33 a.m. — A disturbance was reported on West Linda Ave-
nue.
12:42 p.m. — Unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle was
reported on East Hurlburt Avenue.
2:38 p.m. — An assault was reported on East Gladys Avenue.
3:51 p.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on South-
east Ninth Street.
8:49 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East
Browning Avenue.
SATURDAY, NOV. 21
8:36 a.m. — A motor vehicle accident was reported on North
First Street.
11:34 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Orchard
Avenue.
1:10 p.m. — A disturbance involving a man yelling at custom-
ers at a business on North First Street was reported, and an
arrest was made.
3:46 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on East
Hurlburt Avenue.
10:21 p.m. — A disturbance involving verbal fighting between
roommates was reported on West Highland Avenue.
SUNDAY, NOV. 22
12:15 a.m. — A pedestrian was reportedly hit by a vehicle on
North First Street.
10:12 a.m. — A hit-and-run was reported on West Hermiston
Avenue.
4:23 p.m. — A disturbance was reported on East Highland
Avenue.
10:22 p.m. — A domestic disturbance was reported on South-
west 11th Street.
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