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Richland Co

Ohio

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Case Information

Filed 2025-04-16
Status OPEN
Type Bank Foreclosure
Docket 57 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff
Defendant Ray, Amber R Defendant|Ray Unk Spouse, Amber R Defendant|Murphy, Brandy M Defendant|Murphy Unk Spouse, Brandy M Defendant|Ray, Carrie L Defendant|Ray Unk Spouse, Carrie L Defendant|State Of Ohio Department Of Taxation Defendant
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Hon. ROBINSON JUDGE BRENT N

Richland County (OH)

Ohio

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Docket Entries

  1. DEPOSIT $253.00 Receipt: 467058 Date: 04/16/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  2. HOUSE BILL FEE-CIVIL Receipt: 467058 Date: 04/16/2025
  3. CLERK'S COMPUTER FEE-GEN DIV Receipt: 467058 Date: 04/16/2025
  4. COURT'S COMPUTER FEE Receipt: 467058 Date: 04/16/2025
  5. CLERKS FEES Receipt: 467058 Date: 04/16/2025
  6. SPECIAL PROJECT FEE-CIVIL Receipt: 467058 Date: 04/16/2025
  7. MEDIATION AND PROJECTS FUND Receipt: 467058 Date: 04/16/2025
  8. FORECLOSURE WORKOUT FEE Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  9. CASE DESIGNATION SHEET FILED 04/16/2025 01:49 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J
  10. COMPLAINT ON FORECLOSURE FILED. 04/16/2025 01:49 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J
  11. PRELIMINARY JUDICIAL REPORT FILED. 04/16/2025 01:49 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  12. PRAECIPE CERTIFIED MAIL FILED. 04/16/2025 01:49 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  13. PRAECIPE FOR SHERIFF SERVICE FILED 04/16/2025 01:49 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  14. SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  15. CERTF COPY/CERT. MAIL TO Issue Date: 04/17/2025 Service: SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Method: CERTIFIED MAIL Cost Per: 15.0000 AMBER R RAY HOME ADDRESS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE SHELBY, OH 44875 Tracking Number: 9414726699042219899654 AMBER R RAY UNK SPOUSE HOME ADDRESS 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE SHELBY, OH 44875 Tracking Number: 9414726699042219899661 BRANDY M MURPHY HOME ADDRESS CO-ADMIN OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE SHELBY, OH 44875 Tracking Number: 9414726699042219899678 BRANDY M MURPHY UNK SPOUSE HOME ADDRESS 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE SHELBY, OH 44875 Tracking Number: 9414726699042219899685 CARRIE L RAY HOME ADDRESS ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY 1560 TIMBER ROAD MANSFIELD, OH 44905 Tracking Number: 9414726699042219899692 CARRIE L RAY UNK SPOUSE HOME ADDRESS 1560 TIMBER ROAD MANSFIELD, OH 44905 Tracking Number: 9414726699042219899708 STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION BUSINESS ADDRESS C/O OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL 30 E BROAD ST, 14TH FLOOR COLUMBUS, OH 43215 Tracking Number: 9414726699042219899715
  16. SUMMONS ISSUED SHERIFF RICHLAND CO- Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  17. SHERIFF SERVICE Issue Date: 04/17/2025 Service: SUMMONS ISSUED SHERIFF RICHLAND CO- Method: SHERIFF SERVICE AMBER R RAY HOME ADDRESS CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE SHELBY, OH 44875 Tracking Number: 000065956 AMBER R RAY UNK SPOUSE HOME ADDRESS 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE SHELBY, OH 44875 Tracking Number: 000065957 BRANDY M MURPHY HOME ADDRESS CO-ADMIN OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE SHELBY, OH 44875 Tracking Number: 000065958 BRANDY M MURPHY UNK SPOUSE HOME ADDRESS 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE SHELBY, OH 44875 Tracking Number: 000065959 CARRIE L RAY HOME ADDRESS ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY 1560 TIMBER ROAD MANSFIELD, OH 44905 Tracking Number: 000065960 CARRIE L RAY UNK SPOUSE HOME ADDRESS 1560 TIMBER ROAD MANSFIELD, OH 44905 Tracking Number: 000065961
  18. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : SHERIFF SERVICE Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS ISSUED SHERIFF RICHLAND CO- Served : Return : 04/22/2025 on : RAY UNK SPOUSE, CARRIE L Signed By : Reason : UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : SHERIFF RETURN MARKED: N/A Tracking #: 000065961
  19. STATEMENT SENT TO ATTY WHALEN FOR $50.00 ADDITIONAL FILING FEE DUE TO IT BEING A FORECLOSURE & NOT AN OTHER CIVIL CASE -COSTS DUE
  20. HEARING SCHEDULED Judge: CLARK, ANDREA J Event: FORECLOSURE WORKOUT AND SCHEDULING CONFERENCE Date: 07/14/2025 Time: 09:30 AM
  21. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : SHERIFF SERVICE Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS ISSUED SHERIFF RICHLAND CO- Served : 04/20/2025 Return : 04/22/2025 on : MURPHY UNK SPOUSE, BRANDY M Signed By : BRANDY MURPHY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 000065959
  22. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : SHERIFF SERVICE Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS ISSUED SHERIFF RICHLAND CO- Served : 04/20/2025 Return : 04/22/2025 on : MURPHY, BRANDY M Signed By : BRANDY MURPHY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 000065958
  23. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : SHERIFF SERVICE Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS ISSUED SHERIFF RICHLAND CO- Served : 04/18/2025 Return : 04/22/2025 on : RAY UNK SPOUSE, AMBER R Signed By : JOSEPH Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : MARKED: NOT MARRIED Tracking #: 000065957
  24. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : SHERIFF SERVICE Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS ISSUED SHERIFF RICHLAND CO- Served : 04/18/2025 Return : 04/22/2025 on : RAY, AMBER R Signed By : AMBER RAY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 000065956
  25. UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : SHERIFF SERVICE Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS ISSUED SHERIFF RICHLAND CO- Served : Return : 04/22/2025 on : RAY, CARRIE L Signed By : Reason : UNSUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : N/A Tracking #: 000065960
  26. HEARING SCHEDULED: ORDER: INITIAL FORECLOSURE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE Sent On: 04/22/2025 11:27:06 Notice Sent To: MELISSA J WHALEN MCCALLA RAYMER LEIBERT PIERCE LLC 1 NORTH DEARBORN ST., SUITE 1200, CHICAGO, IL 60602 Notice Sent To: AMBER R RAY CO-ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE, SHELBY, OH 44875 Notice Sent To: AMBER R RAY UNK SPOUSE 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE, SHELBY, OH 44875 Notice Sent To: BRANDY M MURPHY CO-ADMIN OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE, SHELBY, OH 44875 Notice Sent To: BRANDY M MURPHY UNK SPOUSE 9 FRANKLIN AVENUE, SHELBY, OH 44875 Notice Sent To: CARRIE L RAY ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY 1560 TIMBER ROAD, MANSFIELD, OH 44905 Notice Sent To: CARRIE L RAY UNK SPOUSE 1560 TIMBER ROAD, MANSFIELD, OH 44905 Notice Sent To: STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION C/O OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL 30 E BROAD ST, 14TH FLOOR, COLUMBUS, OH 43215
  27. HEARING SCHEDULED/ORDER FILED 04/22/2025 11:29 AM Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  28. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  29. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF FEES Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  30. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF FEES Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  31. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF FEES Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  32. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF FEES
  33. RICHLAND COUNTY SHERIFF FEES
  34. POSTAGE FEE AMBER R RAY CO- ADMIN OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY AMBER R RAY UNK SPOUSE BRANDY M MURPHY CO-ADMIN OF THE ESTAE OF GAYLE L RAY BRANDY M MURPHY UNK SPOUSE CARRIE L RAY ESTAE OF GAYLE L RAY CARRIE L RAY UNK SPOUSE STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION
  35. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 04/23/2025 Return : 04/23/2025 on : RAY UNK SPOUSE, AMBER R Signed By : BRANDY M MURPHY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042219899661
  36. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 04/23/2025 Return : 04/23/2025 on : RAY, AMBER R Signed By : BRANDY M. MURPHY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042219899654
  37. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 04/23/2025 Return : 04/23/2025 on : MURPHY UNK SPOUSE, BRANDY M Signed By : BRANDY M MURPHY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042219899685
  38. REGULAR MAIL SENT TO: RICHARD MARK ROTHFUSS II FAILURE OF SERVICE NOTIFICATION Requester Notified Notify Method: REGULAR MAIL Tracking Number: 000065961 Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  39. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 04/22/2025 Return : 04/24/2025 on : STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION Signed By : MIKE COLEMAN Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042219899715
  40. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 04/21/2025 Return : 04/24/2025 on : RAY, CARRIE L Signed By : CARRIE L RAY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042219899692
  41. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 04/24/2025 Return : 04/24/2025 on : MURPHY, BRANDY M Signed By : BRANDY MURPHY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042219899678
  42. SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Method : CERTIFIED MAIL Issued : 04/17/2025 Service : SUMMONS CERTIFIED MAIL - Served : 04/21/2025 Return : 04/24/2025 on : RAY UNK SPOUSE, CARRIE L Signed By : CARRIE L RAY Reason : SUCCESSFUL SERVICE Comment : Tracking #: 9414726699042219899708
  43. REGULAR MAIL SENT TO: RICHARD MARK ROTHFUSS II FAILURE OF SERVICE NOTIFICATION Requester Notified Notify Method: REGULAR MAIL Tracking Number: 000065960 Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  44. ANSWER OF DEFENDANT-- STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION eFiling submission date: 05/05/2025 08:06 AM Attorney: KAUFMAN, AMY K Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  45. DEF.'S MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER FILED. 05/16/2025 11:05 AM Attorney: THOMPSON, C RICHARD Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  46. ENTRY FILED. ORDERED: THAT UPON MOTION, AN EXTENSION IS HEREBY GRANTED FOR FILING OF AN ANSWER ON OR BEFORE JUNE 26, 2025. 05/19/2025 11:27 AM Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  47. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  48. POSTAGE FEE AMBER R RAY UNK SPOUSE BRANDY M MURPHY UNK SPOUSE CARRIE L RAY ESTATE OF GAYLE L RAY CARRIE L RAY UNK SPOUSE Receipt: 469379 Date: 06/09/2025 Receipt 469379 has been reapplied.
  49. ANSWER OF DEFENDANT-- AMBER R. RAY & BRANDY M. MURPHY, CO-ADMIN. AND HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF GAYLE L. RAY 06/09/2025 04:51 PM Attorney: THOMPSON, C RICHARD
  50. PLTF.'S MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT FILED 07/02/2025 05:32 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J
  51. PLTF.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FILED 07/02/2025 05:32 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J
  52. PLTF.'S MOTION FOR ORDER AUTHORIZING PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER FILED eFiling submission date: 07/02/2025 05:32 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J
  53. FINAL JUDICIAL REPORT FILED. 07/02/2025 05:32 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J
  54. AFFIDAVIT OF STATUS OF ACCOUNT FILED 07/02/2025 05:32 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J
  55. MILITARY STATUS AFFIDAVIT FILED 07/02/2025 05:32 PM Attorney: WHALEN, MELISSA J
  56. HEARING SCHEDULED: Judge: ROBINSON, JUDGE BRENT N Event: NON-ORAL HRG ON PLAINTIFF'S MOT FOR SUMMARY JDGMT Date: 08/18/2025 Time: 05:00 PM
  57. HEARING SCHEDULED/ORDER FILED 07/07/2025 12:47 PM

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