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Utah to Robert and Donna (Jorgensen) Hurst
He was an identical twin to his brother Bradley
He attended college at Utah State University in Logan
Utah where he majored in Business Information Systems with a minor in Spanish
Bruce was active in the LDS Church and served for two years as a missionary for the church in Costa Rica
he met and married Tami Felt in the Salt Lake City LDS temple in 1993
The couple lived briefly in Logan while Bruce finished his schooling
Bruce worked in the IT department of several bus transit companies
He was employed at the Kansas City Area Transit Authority at the time of his death and had worked there for about 15 years
Bruce enjoyed being outdoors fishing and camping
He was active in Scouting as a boy and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout
he served as a Scout Master and troop committee member
He continued to support the troop even after his boys had moved on
He was passionate about helping young men succeed in the Scouting program
Bruce enjoyed collecting coins and Garfield items
He was preceded in death by his mother Donna Mae Hurst and great-niece Cora Wade
The family will receive guests for a visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 AM on Friday
at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
the funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM
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What we know so far: The Hurst Fire broke out Jan
and all evacuation orders have been lifted
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2025 at the Norwalk Nursing and Rehab Center
the cherished daughter of Raymond and Hester (Griffith) Hurst
She was united in marriage to James Waltz on June 11
She is the loving mother of Pamela and Bradley
She grew up in Winterset and graduated from Winterset High School in 1957
She received her Bachelor of Science in Child Development from Iowa State University and received her Masters of Science in Elementary Curriculum and Instruction from Drake University
Sondra started her teaching career in Story City
She went on to teach in Belle Plaine and Cedar Rapids where she taught social studies and language art
Sondra and her family moved to Norwalk where she began teaching sixth grade science
She continued teaching in Norwalk until her retirement
Sondra loved teaching science and was an award winning teacher
Sondra developed and published teaching materials for different curriculums in both science and social studies
with instructional and teaching suggestions
She had crossword puzzles of the world and instructional devices for intermediate social studies and special education teachers
She was published numerous times in science journals about her interesting classroom activities
She developed programs to study the effects of milk
She made a machine that would smoke/puff the cigarette and the smoke and nicotine was trapped on cotton inside the machine
The students would extract the nicotine with syringes and inject into white mice
Students would study the development differences between “smoking” mice and “non-smoking” mice
She made a huge bubble out of plastic where the students would have class and watch movies to experience what it is like to be in space or under the sea
Movies would be projected on the wall of the bubbles for this stimulation
The bubble was 16’ x 16’ and could hold 43 students per viewing
Sondra worked with the Dairy Council and the students studied milk
The students would study the development differences of the two rats
They also made butter from fresh milk and studied the parts of milk
she would go to the slaughter house and get cow organs such as lungs
heart and eyes for the students to dissect
The students got the opportunity to see all the parts of these organs that are very similar to our own organs
Sondra was always interested in conservation and wildlife
Her students knew of her love of animals and would frequently bring her a wide variety of baby animals or injured animals to raise
so she became a registered wildlife rehabilitator and raised hundreds of squirrels
She hated seeing dead animals on the road and after a student brought her a dead pigeon she decided to try taxidermy to share more wildlife with her students
She found a teacher at Winterset that did taxidermy and she worked for many months taking lessons from him
After she completed her lessons and found more dead animals on the road which she couldn’t pass up
she applied for and received a license from the government to preserve protected species
She displayed magnificent birds of prey in flight from her classroom ceiling
This allowed her students to get up close and personal with wildlife and have a new appreciation of it
She was selected to be a member of the Iowa State Education Instructional Cadre
she evaluated the needs of science teachers in the state
she prepared programs to share with teachers
She traveled around the state to share the program with fellow science teachers
Sondra received several awards and recognition from the local Norwalk Professional Education Association to the National Science Teachers Association
Twice she was the Regional Teacher Division Winner of the Iowa Soil Conservation Achievement Award
She was recognized at the state level by the Iowa Academy of Science’s Excellence in Science teaching in the area of Elementary Science and at the national level by the National Science Teachers Association with the Exemplary Elementary Science Teaching Award from Council for Elementary Science
When the Science Center was being built in Des Moines
her students participated in the sale of pens
Her students sold so many pens that a group had the opportunity to appear on television with Bill Riley
Sondra volunteered at the science center numerous times by providing mounted animals or sharing her knowledge
Sondra’s classroom was always a fascinating place to visit
It depended on which years of her long career at Norwalk you visited
She had a tegu lizard for a long time and students loved when she fed him eggs; a real treat for the lizard and the students
Sondra’s favorite time of year was spring
She kept track of the earliest date and latest date that mushrooms were found
She had favorite hunting locations and mushroom hunting friends
she loved seeing all the new growth in the woods
Sondra became a favorite of many hunters for preserving their trophy
She started doing taxidermy as a part time job which quickly grew into a full time one
She had many animals that she was very proud of preserving including a white deer
full mount bear and a very large elk that was nearly too large to get out of the basement
She mounted all of grandchildren’s first fish
She trained one of her grandsons to be a taxidermist
She continued to do taxidermy into her 70s
She loved sharing science and the great outdoors with her four grandchildren
The grandchildren have fond memories of mushroom hunting
Sondra and Jim would usually go to the fair multiple times a season
It was always a family outing to go to the fair to see the animals
This tradition continues with her children
Sondra will be missed by the ones she leaves behind
and Abigail (Chris) Stricker; and 5 great-grandchildren
A visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.
with interment to follow at the Winterset Cemetery
A luncheon will follow services at the American Legion Hall in Winterset
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We are working vigorously to ensure maximum support for firefighting efforts in Los Angeles
which is now threatening San Fernando and Newhall
Thank you to all our firefighting personnel and first responders protecting Californians in harm’s way
has burned more than 500 acres and has prompted evacuation orders for more than 44,000 people and evacuation warnings for 27,000
which is provided through the President’s Disaster Relief Fund on cost-share basis
and tribal agencies responding to the fire to apply for 75 percent reimbursement of their eligible fire suppression costs
Governor Newsom announced FMAGs were secured for the Palisades and Eaton fires
the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services approved the prepositioning of 65 fire engines
as well as more than 120 additional firefighting resources and personnel in Los Angeles
and San Diego counties and CAL FIRE moved firefighting resources to Southern California including 45 additional engines and six hand crews to the seven affected counties
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He left this world unexpectedly on March 14
leaving behind cherished memories and an indelible mark on the lives of those who knew and loved him
Daniel will be fondly remembered as the life of the party
known for his infectious laugh and great sense of humor
particularly about his interests in cars and motorcycles
His love for watching movies and listening to music served as a backdrop to countless happy moments spent in the company of family and friends
Daniel possessed an innate ability to create joy and foster connections
making every gathering warmer and more memorable
was not only his partner but his confidante
and their bond was a testament to love and companionship
Daniel took immense pride in being a father to his children
who will carry forward his legacy of laughter and love
He was also a cherished grandfather to Brantley
who brought him endless joy and inspired his playful spirit
Daniel’s siblings—David (Joanna) Denlinger and Kimberly (Mike) Croake—along with numerous nieces
He is preceded in death by his beloved mother
whose memories remain intertwined with his own
we celebrate a caring and passionate individual who brought joy to those around him
and enthusiasm for life will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him
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went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday
2025 at home surrounded by her loving family
While Abby was born with a rare genetic brain disorder called Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia (PCH)
her family takes joy in God’s sovereign grace
resting in the peace of assurance that she is now made whole
and they will one day be reunited for eternity in Heaven
her joyful personality touched the hearts of everyone who knew her
with an infectious laugh and a smile that could light up any room
and cherished her beloved Berenstain Bears
and found great joy in being outdoors—riding her bike and going on walks were among her favorite activities
One of the most special relationships in Abby’s life was with her grandpa
Abby and her family attend Lake View Bible Church in Manheim
Elvin (Carol) Hurst; maternal grandparents
David (Dawn) Shortes; paternal great-grandmother
Irene (Boll) Haller; maternal great-grandfather
Becky (Justin) Ream and Amy (Jason) Grier; and her cousins
Friends and family will be received from 4PM to 6PM on Friday, January 24, 2025 at LEFC, 419 Pierson Road, Lititz, PA 17543. Additional time for family and friends will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 10AM to 12PM at LEFC. A Funeral Service will follow beginning at 12PM. Click here to watch the service via livestream
Abby’s family is requesting that everyone wear pink in honor of her favorite color
Interment will take place in Witness Park cemetery
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Abby’s name to the Clinic for Special Children, attn: Development, P.O. Box 500, Intercourse, PA 17534 or online at: clinicforspecialchildren.org
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Our thoughts and Prayers are with Zachary and Rachel and all her family she has left behind
To think of her as an angel now is not hard to imagine
Bob and Dorie Kemp.Much Love and Prayers.
I’m so sorry for the loss of your sweet Abby
I’m sure there will be a hole in your heart until you hug her again in Heaven
Isaiah 40:11 is one of my favorite verses as a Mom “He will feed his flock like a shepherd
He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.” I’m praying for all of you
Tonya (Brooke & Miles’ Florida aunt)
We are so sorry you are going through this
we grieve with you and rejoice with you knowing Abby is with Jesus
we are so sorry for the loss of your precious little girl
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
My Prayers and Thoughts are with all of you
Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. Abby definitely has a loving
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lt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Laura “Kathalene” (Lovelace) Hurst
Kathalene’s life was a reflection of love
She shared 30 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband
including their children: David Hurst (Jana) and grandchildren Cade
and Layne; and Denae Oglesby (Wayne) and grandchildren Renee’ and Emily
Kathalene was also blessed with many special friendships leaving behind her cherished friend Lynn Harris
Walter and Alene Lovelace; her husband Bill
and sister Sandy Johnson (Jess); her sisters
Wilma Roberson (Clyde) and Wanda Lovelace; brother-in-law Don Spradlin
nephews Kenneth Johnson and Tony Thomas and her niece
In addition to her children and their families
Billie Spradlin; nieces and nephews Donald Spradlin Jr.(Deanne)
Kathalene was a well-loved and respected hairdresser in the Halls community where she built a successful business and formed close relationships with her clients
and genuine care for others will never be forgotten
Kathalene’s greatest joy was her three grandsons
She also had a passion for traveling and enjoyed creating lasting memories with family and friends
and quiet strength will leave a lasting impact on all who had the honor of knowing her
and the love she shared will live on in the hearts of her family and friends forever
The family will receive friends on Thursday
from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a service to follow at 7:00 PM located at Mynatt Funeral Home
family and friends will meet for a 12:30 PM at Mynatt Funeral Home
Halls Chapel for a procession to Fort Sumter Community Cemetery for a 1:00 PM graveside service
Online condolences may be expressed at www.myanttfh.com
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we announce the sudden passing of Kathleen Anne (Leslie) Hurst
She was the beloved wife of 20 years to Thomas Hurst.\n\nKathleen is survived by her daughter Erika Klockziem (Kevin)
and many nieces and nephews.\n\nKathleen was preceded in death by her parents Lois and Paul Leslie.\n\nKathleen was known for her love of the University of Pittsburgh
As a recent retiree after 30 years of employment at Pitt
Kathleen would still work at the University when needed
as she loved her job and her colleagues.\n\nUpon retiring
Kathleen enjoyed spending time with family
vacationing in Northern Michigan to visit her daughter and son-in-law
Riley and Murphy.\n\nRelatives and friends are invited to join the family for visitation on Sunday
2025 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home
15236.\n\nA Funeral Mass will be held Monday March 10
2025 at 11:30 am at Church of the Resurrection
followed by a private committal service at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies.\n\nIn lieu of flowers
the family suggests donations may be made to Animal Friends
https://thinkingoutsidethecage.org/donate/\n\nOnline condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com.","keywords":"Kathleen Hurst
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She was the beloved wife of 20 years to Thomas Hurst
Kathleen is survived by her daughter Erika Klockziem (Kevin)
Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents Lois and Paul Leslie
Kathleen was known for her love of the University of Pittsburgh
Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for visitation on Sunday
A Funeral Mass will be held Monday March 10
followed by a private committal service at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. https://thinkingoutsidethecage.org/donate/
Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.com
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to John Andrew and Texie Victoria Buchanan
She was the Postmaster at Port Haywood Post Office for many years
and spending time with family and special friends
Gregory Hurst (Maria) and Jeffery Hurst (Meri)
The family will receive friends on Wednesday
with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Riverside-Walter Reed Hospice for their wonderful care given to Gertrude during her illness
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She loved her dogs and the many animals that visited her country home
She had a beautiful spark and energetic personality and loved to be with family and friends
She enjoyed jazz music and always enjoyed an evening toddy with Cheez-its and chocolates
Jo Ann’s children Deanna and Kenny Ebert proceeded her in death
Also proceeded her in death were Ken Ebert
Service will take place at Seven Stones Botanical Garden Cemetery
Those wishing to honor her life can make donations in her name to Humane Colorado/Dumb Friends League
2024) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Juvenile Court Unit announced on Thursday that Ameen Hurst (DOB 9/20/04) was sentenced for his role in four murders he committed between 2021 and 2022 as a juvenile
as well as for escaping the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center last year
a member of the now defunct Young Bag Chasers (YBC) street group
entered a non-negotiated guilty plea on November 1
to four counts of Third Degree Murder (F1)
and numerous related firearm and other offenses
Hurst’s violent spree began when he was 16 years old
as the man was walking to catch a bus to work on December 24
2020 in the city’s Overbrook section
Hurst opened fire on four young men—also in Overbrook—killing 24-year-old Naquan Smith and 17-year-old Tamir Brown
Just one week following the second Overbrook attack
Hurst and his YBC associates received information that an alleged member of a rival group was set to be released from Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF)
Hurst and his co-conspirators fatally shot 20-year-old Rodney Hargrove outside of CFCF and then ran over his body with their car
Marshals Eastern Pennsylvania Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force on the 6100 block of Washington Avenue in the city’s Cobbs Creek section
can no longer harm our community thanks to the excellent work of the U.S
and Assistant District Attorneys Anthony Voci and Brett Zakeosian,” said DA Krasner
“It is hard to overstate the threat to public safety that this reckless and dangerous defendant posed to our city
But it’s also important to note that this swift investigation
and prosecution is a reminder to anyone else who thinks they can act like a one-person crime wave that you will be caught and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
I still recognize that God is the foundation of our family,” said Pastor John Hargrove III
“I want to thank the Philadelphia Police Department
the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
and everyone who had a hand in brining the defendant to justice
This is not something that just affects our family
We should all be praying for each other.”
Hurst was sentenced on Thursday to 55 to 110 years of state incarceration by the Hon
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While the cause of the Eaton fire remains unclear
the company says its equipment may have been associated with the ignition of the smaller Hurst fire
Videos of the early stages of the Eaton Fire are “concerning” and “may suggest a possible link to SCE's equipment,” Pizarro said in a video statement released Thursday. But evidence gathered so far in the company's investigation of the fire has yet to establish a likely cause of the blaze, which burned 14,000 acres
destroyed 9,400 structures and killed 17 civilians
according to the the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
video evidence first released in connection with a New York Times article and later verified by SCE appears to show two flashes of light in Eaton Canyon
where the fire is believed to have originated
SCE says it has not identified any signs of arcing on equipment located within the canyon
SCE has found evidence of potential arcing and other damage to the grounding equipment on two idle conductors located about five circuit miles from the area the fire is believed to have started
The company told the CPUC it has not yet established when this damage occurred
Electrical data from the four energized transmission lines that run through Eaton Canyon showed no anomalies until one hour after the reported start time of the fire
SCE's system protection devices locked out multiple transmission lines following the fire's ignition
Electrical workers who were assigned to observe the lines reported flashes of white light when the transmission lines in Eaton Canyon were re-energized; the lines were proactively de-energized on Jan
20 due to high winds and have remained de-energized since
The company has also collected and preserved evidence of an encampment in Eaton Canyon
The company is cooperating with state and county officials who are investigating the fires
and with attorneys for plaintiffs who have filed suit against SCE
SCE did not say how many suits have been filed so far
but the company has not yet released an estimate of how much damage it sustained
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The Rose State Board of Regents has named Travis Hurst as the college's eighth president
Hurst has spent the last 12 years of his career at Rose State College
He currently serves as the Vice President for Academic Affairs
more than 350 faculty and staff and over half of the college’s operating budget
Hurst was first hired in 2013 as the college's Academic Technology Coordinator
and has also served as the Dean of eLearning and Academic Outreach and Associate Vice President
He has taken part in launching several academic programs at the college
who announced her retirement in December after 12 years of service
"Travis is a visionary leader who understands the heart of Rose State
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AU broke ground on its first building nearly 130 years ago
The groundbreaking ceremony for the College of History—now known as Hurst Hall
Bishop John Fletcher Hurst—was held on March 9
Eleven years after AU opened as a graduate school in 1914
it officially welcomed its first class of 75 undergraduates with the creation of the College of Liberal Arts
now known as the College of Arts and Sciences
AU then embarked on a period of rapid growth with the creation of the journalism program in 1929 and the School of Public Affairs in 1934
and in 1937 AU became one of first universities in a segregated city to enroll Black students with the admission of Thelma Ackiss
AU also began target programs to attract international students with the creation of the Hall of Nations
Today AU is home to 1,100 international students from over 110 countries
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peacefully entered into rest on February 1
to the late Weldon Miles Hurst and Ada Lee Jones Hurst
Hurst proudly served in the South Carolina National Guard and was a faithful member of St
John Freewill Baptist Church for over sixty years
Known for his honesty and integrity in the used car business
he earned the affectionate nickname "The Honda Man." Mr
Hurst also enjoyed following NASCAR and fishing in his later years
he cherished his role as "Pa Pa" to his grandchildren
attending all their sporting events and never missed an opportunity to brag on them.
Hurst was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years
Hurst will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Nicolas Gulledge
and Gabe Hurst; as well as his great-grandchildren: Hunter
at 3:00 PM from the Chapel of Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home
The service will be officiated by his long-time friends
with burial to follow at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 – 3:00 PM prior to the funeral service
friends are invited to visit the family on Tuesday
between 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the home of his daughter and son-in-law
Jude Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org)
Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield
following complications from a recent fall and the effects of age.
She grew up on the island in Logan and graduated from Logan High School
Laura had an incredible talent for photography restoration
working for years at Hobson Photography before later retiring from Utah State University’s Photo Services Department
she was a master at bringing old photographs back to life
Laura was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings over the years
She found great joy in attending the temple and serving those around her
She loved watching her boys participate in sports
She traveled all over the state attending swim meets and helping officiate them
She was an active swimming official for over 20 years
She was so excited when the Winter Olympics came to Utah in 2002
She was thrilled to volunteer at the events
she cherished her time being part of the excitement
and her prized possession from the games was her impressive pin collection
she would give the shirt off her back if she felt someone needed it
Always giving to others in quiet and meaningful ways
She adored animals and was known to carry dog treats in her pockets for neighborhood dogs while keeping food on her porch for any stray cats that wandered by.
Her love for Utah State University extended beyond her career—she was an avid Aggie football and basketball fan
Some of her grandchildren affectionately called her Grandma Hippo
and it stuck—even some of her great-grandchildren knew her as Grandma Hippo
Laura had a special talent for making chocolate turtles and nougat that was a treasured Christmas time tradition
her homemade rolls were a staple at Thanksgiving
and many were fortunate to receive her beautifully made ceramics
Laura was preceded in death by her husband
UT; Lance (June) Clayton of Salt Lake City
UT; and Ryan (Becky) Clayton of Cottonwood Heights
as well as ten beloved grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren
12pm at the Logan 10th Ward church house (792 North 500 East)
A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:30–11:45 AM
The family would like to express their deep gratitude for the compassionate care Laura received at Hearthstone Manor in Spanish Fork and for the love and support from the Logan 10th Ward
and love will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her
Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.allenmortuaries.com
Clark believes Hurst is a perfect fit for ASU's Foundation Board
convicted of murdering Sycamore mother and son Patricia and Robert Wilson in 2016
listens as an impact statement is read by a family member of the victims Thursday during his sentencing at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore
But the man responsible, Jonathan D. Hurst
will spend the rest of his life in prison for what he did
“The nightmares and the awful images will never leave us,” Strever read in an emotional statement in court Thursday
“They often come back as flashbacks without warning
These images are too gruesome to be shared and so this life at times becomes a lonely road to travel.”
[ Guilty verdict almost 9 years after Wilson murders in Sycamore ]
Circuit Court Judge Marcy Buick sentenced Hurst to life in prison on four counts of first-degree murder – two each for Patricia and Robert
He won’t be eligible for parole or release
were found stabbed and bludgeoned to death inside their home on Old State Road in Sycamore on Aug
talks to his lawyers after being sentenced to life in prison Thursday
at the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore
The Saaris had gone to check on the Wilsons when repeated phone calls went unanswered for almost a full day
Strever said the trauma of the tragedy still haunts her family today
“This emptiness and heartache has crippled our lives forever,” Strever said
she also was concerned for her husband Mike who also viewed Patty and Bob
They were worried about each other’s emotional
Circuit Court Judge Marcy Buick listens Thursday as a victim impact statement is read by Nancy Strever
a family member of murdered mother and son Patricia and Robert Wilson
Patricia was Strever's sister and Robert's aunt
Hurst was convicted of the killings and was sentenced Thursday to life in prison
In her ruling, Buick took into consideration the especially violent way two people older than 60 were killed
calling them “vicious and brutal attacks.” Hurst has no known criminal history and was living in Cincinnati
Buick said evidence showed the mother and son suffered greatly at Hurst’s hands
and that they were “defenseless” when murdered
the evidence in this trial and that showed that this murder was exceptionally brutal and heinous and it was indicative of wanton cruelty,” lead prosecutor Scott Schwertley said
“The number of strikes to Patricia as well as Robert by a blunt force trauma crushed the skulls of both of them.”
He pleaded not guilty after his February 2020 arrest
And he declined again Thursday when offered a chance to make a statement
He answered Buick’s courtroom questions with one-word responses
in spite of overwhelming circumstantial and physical evidence against him in this case
has not taken responsibility for his actions,” Buick said
that simple question ‘Why?’ has not been answered by this defendant
In a news release after the sentencing, DeKalb County State’s Attorney Riley Oncken thanked prosecutors including Schwertley
But Oncken also called Hurst’s “lack of accountability infuriating.”
“His silence leaves the Wilson family and our community with the unanswered question of why he committed such a horrific crime and then simply drove home to Chicago
Before the sentence was handed down, Hurst’s defense team gave a last-ditch effort to reverse the verdict. Lead defense attorney Chip Criswell of the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office filed on Feb
Criswell pointed to Hurst’s lack of criminal history and said murder was “completely out of his nature,” citing trial testimony from Hurst’s siblings
the daughter of Patricia Wilson and sister of Robert Wilson is comforted Thursday
Hurst who was convicted of the 2016 Wilson murders
Criswell argued that prosecutors hadn’t presented sufficient evidence to support the jury’s guilty verdict
He cast doubt on a yearslong multi-agency police investigation
He alleged detectives didn’t properly vet other potential suspects and didn’t process the crime scene thoroughly enough
He’d attempted to have evidence thrown out before the trial
ruling that the prosecutors' case was built on forensic proof
“It cut our defense off at the knees,” Criswell said
Schwertley also recalled remarks he’d made at trial
His fingerprint was on a downstairs bathroom mirror and multiple Diet Coke cans
His DNA was on a pillow and two knives in the basement laundry room crawl space
It’s been 3,140 days since the Wilsons were killed
Hurst’s sentencing came more than five years after his arrest
a typical Sunday turned into an unfathomable reality
Strever remembered how Robert “gave generously” to people in his life and was a faithful member of the Sycamore Moose Lodge
and said the weekly church-goer was “kind and giving.” Patty loved passing out dollar bills to local children
“The last time I ever heard her voice,” Strever said as her voice trembled
you came into my family’s home and brutally killed two beautiful people for no apparent reason,” Strever said
Strever thanked area law enforcement, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, prosecutors and investigators for bringing answers to her grieving family.
“We are devastated by the pain you caused, the pain we’ve had to carry for all these eight and a half years,” Strever told Hurst. “It’s been difficult to spend all of these hours in court reliving all of this trauma. And still, we do not have a reason for your horrible brutal murder of Patty and Bob. Perhaps we’ll never know why.”
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The Prentis Award is presented annually to a person who demonstrates exemplary civic service to the university and the Williamsburg community
Hurst double-majored in American studies and history at George Mason University
before earning his Master of Arts in history from W&M in 1989
In recognition of those contributions and more
Hurst is this year’s recipient of William & Mary’s Prentis Award
an accolade presented annually to a person who demonstrates exemplary civic service to the university and the Williamsburg community
He will receive the honor during a private reception this month
“We are deeply grateful to Ron for his leadership to preserve Williamsburg’s most historic buildings,” said W&M President Katherine A
“He recognizes that what matters most is what the buildings can tell us about people – and about ourselves and our values
It is fitting that we honor him just days before reopening the restored Bray School
The stories of Bray School scholars will inspire audiences around the nation
We can hear their voices today because of the collaborations Ron has led for many years.”
The Prentis Award was established in 1980 and is named for William Prentis
owner of a local 18th-century store that was “known for its fair wages
innovative business practices.” Colonial Williamsburg still operates a version of the store today on East Duke of Gloucester Street
A university committee accepts nominations for the Prentis Award. This year, Hurst’s nomination rose to the top, said Ann Marie Stock, who serves as presidential liaison for William & Mary’s Strategic Cultural Partnerships
“He cares deeply about the William & Mary / Colonial Williamsburg partnership
Ron understands that by teaming up together we can accomplish a great deal more and engage with and serve many others
He’s always looking to partner and advance our individual and shared objectives.”
“I could not possibly have been more stunned and humbled,” said Hurst upon learning he’d received the Prentis Award
before earning his Master of Arts in history from W&M in 1989
A two-year internship at George Mason’s Gunston Hall
a work/study project at England’s Lady Lever Gallery and a curatorial post at Preservation Virginia rounded out his early career
He joined the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation as curator of furniture in 1983 and was named vice president and chief curator in 1998
His portfolio grew exponentially in the ensuing decades
eventually including curatorial operations
art museum operations and the institution’s cultural collections
he was named chief mission officer and senior vice president of education and historic resources
He provides administrative oversight for historic site programs and operations
teacher institutes and virtual educational programming
Hurst serves as a trustee of the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
the Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation and Preservation Virginia
“My wife would tell you whether that ever happens,” he said
I consider myself extremely fortunate to work on the important projects that abound in this remarkable community.”
which is dedicated to uncovering the history and legacy of the Bray School
“Ron has leveraged his considerable talents to advance the joint priorities of W&M and CW,” Stock said
“The most visible fruit of this collaboration is the Williamsburg Bray School Initiative; Ron has been one of my most consistent and valuable partners in launching this work and guiding it forward.”
The Bray School was originally established in 1760 to teach enslaved and free Black children
The building’s historic origins were lost for centuries until 2020
when an analysis confirmed that a house on Prince George Street
which had been previously located on the William & Mary campus
was where the Bray School had been housed for the first five years of its existence
the building was moved from Prince George Street to Francis Street in Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Area where it will become the 89th original structure restored by the foundation
A dedication ceremony is planned for 2 p.m
entertainment and a series of panel discussions and interpretive programs in the Hennage Auditorium
“It is definitely one of the most rewarding projects I’ve ever been involved with,” Hurst said
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Chargers fans brought the energy to DOG PPL Club in Santa Monica for an unforgettable Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft
From airbrush tattoos and exclusive merch to the always-popular doggy draft
and 2025 first-round draft pick Omarion Hampton
The Chargers hosted the team's annual Doggy Draft pet adoption event at Santa Monica's DOG PPL Club to continue supporting local animal shelters affected by the LA wildfires
Twenty-five adoptable dogs from Pasadena Humane
and LA County Animal Care & Control were onsite
with all adoption fees covered courtesy of Spruce
Check out some photos of the Chargers Phase 1 Week 2 workout of the 2025 off-season program
the Hurst Horizon Scholarship Program at Yale Law School has grown rapidly to comprise 89 students across the J.D
This year, nearly 15%, or one in seven students in the current 1L class, receives full-tuition scholarships to attend Yale Law School. Launched in 2022, the scholarship covered 51 students in its first year and expanded to cover 75 in its second.
The Soledad ’92 and Robert Hurst Horizon Scholarship Program awards the scholarships to students whose family income is up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines and whose assets are below $150,000
“As the first person in my family to graduate from high school
the Hurst Horizon Scholarship has given me the opportunity to attend law school without having to sacrifice my commitment to public service for financial security,” said Trinh Q
“I've worked tirelessly — often multiple jobs — to support my family
and receiving the Hurst Horizon Scholarship has allowed me to concentrate on my studies like never before
This support has freed me from the financial worries that have long overshadowed my academic journey.”
We need to keep pushing legal education to remove the many barriers that block access to law school and focus on the metrics that truly matter.”—Dean Heather K
The expansion of the Hurst Horizon Program is part of a larger trend at the Law School
the number of students who are the first in their families to attend graduate or professional school has increased by 50%
while the number of first-generation college students has grown by 80%
one in four students from the incoming class are first-generation college and/or low-income
“We are thrilled to have 89 students walking our halls tuition-free this year,” said Dean Heather K
“These are remarkably talented students who make Yale a better place.”
Gerken has worked to kick open the doors to legal education and remove barriers to law for new generations of students.
In the last few years, Yale Law School has launched two law school pipeline programs, the Launchpad Scholars Program and Access to Law School Program
which enable would-be lawyers to gain support and resources as they apply to the law schools of their choice
Every financial aid program at the Law School has been strengthened in recent years
and its tuition-free scholarship for low-income students was the first such program in the country.
“Our community has been enriched by the presence of our incredibly accomplished Hurst Horizon Scholars who are future leaders and changemakers,” said Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Miriam Ingber ’04
“Providing the Scholars with the opportunity to obtain a world-class legal education without many of the usual financial pressures is a win-win for the YLS community and our students.”
Yale Law School remains one of only two law schools in the U.S
that offers financial aid solely based on need
79% of scholarships were awarded based on merit; just 19% were need-based
The Law School’s withdrawal from the rankings inspired nearly 60 schools to do the same
which has freed up legal institutions to make different choices and focus on different metrics
Heading into the third year of the program
Yale Law School has a lot to celebrate — not least its wildly talented
“Not until every school offers aid purely based on financial need can we say that we’re a profession open to all,” she said
“We need to keep pushing legal education to remove the many barriers that block access to law school and focus on the metrics that truly matter.”
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Ruth Ilene Flowers Hurst is now in the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ
and it was late at night on the 21st of December when the doctor arrived
Ruth had always celebrated her birthday on the 22nd until she was 19 years of age
she had to have her birth certificate and that is when she found out that she was born on the 21st
the family always celebrated her birthday on the 22nd
Ruth was the oldest daughter of Reverend Lindsay Floyd Flowers and Reverend Lovie Mae Flowers
Ruth moved to California where her parents were enrolled at the Life Bible College
While in California she attended John Marshall High School in Hollywood
Ruth wanted to return to Muncie to graduate with her friends
While attending Muncie Central she lived with her mother’s sister Grace and her family
She graduated with honors from Muncie Central in 1949
She then moved to New Castle with her parents and her sister
Ruth worked several jobs in New Castle but a brief time later
she felt called by God to go to Life Bible College in Los Angeles
Ruth became an ordained minister with the Foursquare Gospel Church
While at the Bible College she did mission works on the streets in downtown Los Angeles
and she worked in different Foursquare churches in the area
In 2013 she was one of several individuals recognized for serving 60 years or more in active Foursquare ministry at the International Convention in Lake Beuna Vista
Ruth returned to New Castle where she was an active volunteer at Foursquare Church where her parents were pastors
and she both served as music director and worked in the office
Ruth decided later to attend Ball State Teachers College in Muncie where she again graduated with honors with an Endorsement in Music
Anne’s Catholic School and oversaw the Music Department
She also taught organ and piano lessons out of her home for over forty students
In 1982 she became the General Manager of the Department of Public Transportation for the City of New Castle
In that position she wrote operational grants for the City of New Castle Transportation Department
Ruth's memberships and professional organizations include: Life Bible College Alumni Association
and Board of Directors for the following: Henry County Council on Aging
United Way of Henry County and Business and Professional Women
and Blake Hurst of New Castle; one grandson
Jennifer (Matthew) Springer of Gainesville
She appreciated everything people did for her
Jerri and her husband Steve stayed beside Ruth and provided ongoing care for her and Blake for so many years
Reverend Lindsay Flowers and Reverend Lovie Mae Flowers
at the church with Pastor Jim Becker officiating
Burial will follow in South Mound Cemetery
Arrangements are in the care of Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle
Ruth requested that memorial contributions be given to Foursquare Gospel Church
Condolences and memories of Ruth may be shared at www.hinsey-brown.com
The funeral service for Dorothy will be streamed live
Please return to her memorial page shortly before 11:30 a.m
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Dorothy Jean Allen Hurst passed away peacefully on January 7
Dorothy often shared the unique story of being born on her Grandma Julia Vilate Carling’s bed
She was the first-born child of Rial Aaron Allen and Leora Carling Allen
Dorothy cherished the close-knit family environment and considered her cousins her friends
She also played the French horn for six years in the school band
and had fond memories of starring in the middle school production of Angel Brats
where she humorously played ‘Dodo.’ She had a lifelong love for roller skating and especially figure skating
Her life was rich with interesting experiences
After graduating from Millard High School in 1953
and attended Stevens-Henager Business College
Although she earned a scholarship to the University of Utah
she eventually chose Brigham Young University
where she majored in Human Development and Family Relationships
Her passion for architecture led her to work with Ashworth Architects as a secretary
She also worked at the Utah State Capital Building in the Vital Statistics Department
She also worked at Dugway Proving Grounds and Walker Bank in clerical roles
Her modeling stint began at Stephan’s Modeling School
Though she aspired to sketch fashion for department stores
she often ended up modeling clothes instead
she worked as a draftsman under LDS author Alice Morey Bailey
even acting as a pharmacist during a Hong Kong flu outbreak
and in President Wilkinson’s office one summer as the secretary to his secretary
it was during a Rockettes performance that Paul Junior Hurst saw her for the first time
This eventually led to their engagement on March 2
and they married shortly after at his parents’ house in Payson Utah on September 26
they were sealed in the Los Angeles LDS Temple in 1964
Paul and Dorothy were married for a wonderful 46 years and 5 months
and Dorothy was disappointed that they didn’t make it to their 50th
Dorothy had a love of drawing and architecture
you knew that she frequently sketched plans for her dream homes
She always had an idea on how to build something better
often returning from BYU Education Week with new chore charts that her children lovingly “appreciated”
with her rose garden being her pride and joy
She dedicated countless hours to nurturing and watching it bloom over the years
she often ended up with a weed garden after months of neglect
Her son John-Paul was always willing to plant a garden for her
She loved hosting Halloween parties for both her ward and family
Dorothy’s collection of costumes was often used at her Halloween parties
Showing up without a costume meant she had one for you
Her favorite costume to dress up as was a witch
She particularly loved her Christmas village
She had many “Christmas” trees all around her home
These “Christmas” trees stayed up year-round acting as a holiday calendar for those visiting her home
She especially loved singing with her beautiful soprano voice in the ward choir
The highlight of her year was being a part of the ward’s Christmas concert
She pretended she preferred fruits and vegetables (in season
She always enjoyed a fatty steak or pork chop
a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
served in many callings throughout her life
was being the designated ‘joke teller’ at the start of each Sunday School class
She truly enjoyed this fun and lighthearted role
She loved sharing her testimony of Jesus Christ and would share it often
even with a random salesperson at her door
Dorothy’s favorite place in the world was wherever her family was
Dorothy will be remembered for her indomitable spirit
and unwavering love for her family and Savior
One beloved tradition is the annual Hurst Family Campout
where nearly 100 family members gather each year to enjoy each other’s company and have a fantastic time
Their children were their pride and joy and Dorothy’s jewels in her crown
She is survived by her twelve children – Kym Hurst Ney
Forty grandchildren: Brandon (Bethany) Gull
Thirty-two great-grandchildren with two more on the way; and one great-great-grandchild
Dorothy is also survived by her brother James Allen
She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hurst
The family would like to thank the hospice workers at Tender Care
for their love and patience in taking care of Dorothy in her final months
We appreciate the staff of Hearthstone Manor
A funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m
at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 780 West 500 South in Payson
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As DT Maurice Hurst II walked into the classroom at Orchard Park Academy with 10 hand-selected students across third through eighth grade
Hurst congratulated the students on their strong attendance throughout the fall semester of the 2024-25 school year and encouraged them to continue their diligence
noting how education lays the foundation for their future
"I remember attendance being extremely important to my mom to make sure that I got to school every day that I possibly could," Hurst shared with the students
"Always a great opportunity to get to be with your classmates
get to learn and get to build some life skills because these are important moments that you never forget."
After a question-and-answer session with the students
Hurst explained that the students would be able to draw designs on a pair of cleats that Hurst would wear in Week 13 against the Broncos as part of the NFL's league-wide initiative My Cause My Cleats
He also shared that each student would be receiving their own version of Hurst's cleats as a pair of Nike Air Force 1 shoes
The faces of each student burst into smiles and began cheering with excitement at the news
"It can be extremely challenging for these kids to show up to school every day and to have good attendance," Hurst said
"A lot of kids have different types of things going on at home
all come from different socioeconomic backgrounds
different families and different lifestyles
to be able to see these students go through all of that
to be able to be attentive in school and make it to school
Hurst walked around the room as the students began drawing designs on worksheets
talking with them about their interests and hobbies
He sat down with each table and the students asked Hurst questions about his favorite color and interests so they could include those elements in their designs
"These kids were extremely talented," Hurst said
getting to talk with and spend time with them
you could see that those students were truly special and displayed what we're working towards – which is excellent school attendance and setting themselves up for future success
During Weeks 13 and 14 of the 2024 NFL season
players across the league have the opportunity to pick a cause important to them and represent that organization on a pair of custom designed cleats as a part of the league-wide initiative My Cause My Cleats
My Cause My Cleats was first launched in 2016
creating a connection between the NFL and players and allowing them to create their art and represent philanthropic organizations
passions and movements through individual designs
those participating on the Browns will wear their cleats in Week 13 when Cleveland faces the Broncos in Denver
especially to donate to a (program) where I get to see the exact results from it," Hurst said
I get to see the impact that it has on attendance overall throughout the Cleveland area
And it's really cool to not only be a part of something
I think that's something that you don't really get with very many foundations where you can also donate
but also get to have an impact on a day-to-day basis with the kids that you're donating towards."
Hurst also has another custom pair of shoes representing Stay in the Game
that he will wear as he walks into Monday Night Football in Denver
Both pairs of shoes were designed by Jonathan Hrusovsky
the artist behind "Hrusovsky's Custom Kicks," a Cleveland-based venture specializing in hand-painted
one-of-a-kind designs on footwear and other sporting equipment
His portfolio includes collaborations with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
MLB All-Star Weekend and the Cleveland Guardians
just the fact that you're taking what these kids are creating
and to be able to represent that for them does so much for me," Hrusovsky said
"Then the fact that these kids get their own shoes
I designed a portion of this.' And so that's another thrill of mine as well."
It's the second year Hrusovsky has worked with the Browns as a part of My Cause My Cleats
Not only did Hrusovsky design Hursts cleats
but he also designed eight players' cleats and the three assistant coaches' shoes
"It's meant so much to me growing up a Browns fan," Hrusovsky said
To be able to do an NFL player's cleat is a dream come true
Hurst has been an ambassador for the Stay in the Game
Attendance Network and the Cleveland Browns Foundation beginning in 2024
The Network aims to support students while striving to increase school attendance
The Network has now grown to 161 districts throughout the state of Ohio
with 108 of those districts within the Browns region
which provides support and resources to Ohio school districts with the goal of increasing school attendance and decreasing chronic absenteeism
Districts within the Browns region make up half of the Network with 256,558 students
Hurst has attended multiple events with Stay in the Game
2023 as part of the Browns Flag In-Schools program and the Stay in the Game
which included an all-school assembly followed by a flag football clinic for the top 60 students with the highest or improved school attendance
contests and non-contact games in a high energy environment
Hurst visited Chardon Hills STEM School to congratulate the students for their great attendance during the school year
Students designed posters and received giveaways for their great attendance
Students lined the halls for Hurst and Chomps to run through the school interacting with everyone
He also stopped by selected classrooms to drop off some swag
Hurst visited the Willard Campus of Breakthrough Public Schools to celebrate students who have had good or improved attendance with fun games and giveaways
Students played the what's in the box game and got the opportunity to ask Hurst questions during a Q&A
Hurst provided the students with snacks at the end of the visit
Hurst attended another school visit with Stay in the Game
a part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District
he talked to the students about what they were thankful for ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday and ended the visit playing a Thanksgiving themed bingo
"It's incredibly valuable for us to have our player ambassadors leverage their platform for Stay in the Game
and be a voice for students to look up to," Vice President of the Cleveland Browns Foundation Renee Harvey said
"Mo's dedication to championing attendance and his genuine passion for supporting students in our community make him an ideal representative for this important work."
Defensive Tackle Maurice Hurst II shares his support for Stay in the Game
an initiative focused on increasing attendance across Northeast Ohio
Hurst decided to become an ambassador because of memories from when he was in school
Hurst said school was important to his mother
she placed an emphasis on learning and working towards earning a college degree
He recalled receiving posters and going home to show his mother
sharing how important it was to him that they came to visit his school
"I just remember being a young student and having someone come visit me
and feeling as if someone really cared about me that I could look up to," Hurst said
it's trying to be that person and trying to help inspire them to do what that their mind wants them to do."
He also thought about the impact that the teachers had on his education and overall success and wanted to do his part in providing encouragement to students to preserve in school
Hurst recalled back to his elementary school years and his first-grade teacher
as one of those teachers who had a significant impact on his education
"She was extremely hard on me as a teacher," Hurst said
"I remember I was one of the students that had to wear glasses
but she would always get on me about wearing them consistently
She always made sure that I had my homework done
She was always putting a lot of time towards me
I definitely felt like I had a teacher who truly had a passion for what she was doing
and that's honestly been one of the best parts of being a Stay in the Game
ambassador — not only seeing these students
but seeing the teachers that are putting forth that effort into them
and you can see the level of respect and wanting to teach these kids something truly important."
he's been able to form personal connections with the students he's visited and hear their stories about attending school
He's been able to encourage students throughout the school year to continue their efforts of attendance and see the work that the teachers and the administrators put in each day to inspire their students
"To get to spend time with these kids one-on-one is really cool because I feel that they get to see me as a person and not only as a football player
and that we have all sorts of the same interests," Hurst said
"It's cool to get to spend time with them and talk to them just as humans and get to connect on a personal level
It's really special to have those bonds and you never really forget those students that you get to connect and spend time with."
Schmitz honored at the Super Bowl as nominee for NFL Fan of the Year
Renowned design firm HKS awarded design of new domed stadium
Pacheco was originally nominated by the Browns for the program
Khaleke Hudson and Greg Newsome II participated in My Cause My Cleats
The rookie linebacker aims to spread awareness for breast cancer with his custom cleats
Browns veteran guard aims to bring awareness and support through custom cleats
Gardenhire is a third-year medical student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Team and league officials work through detailed process to ensure player safety on game day
Schmitz has been a season ticket member with the Browns since 1985
Huls spent eight years as head strength and conditioning coach and combatives coordinator for the U.S
100 AEDs will be donated to local nonprofits
small businesses and houses of worship in the Cleveland community
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She worked at Louis Original Italian Restaurant for many years
She will be remembered as good and caring person who loved to see people smile
Preceded in death by parents Robert LeRoy and Linda Lou Hurst
Family will receive friends 2:00-4:00pm Monday
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GREENFIELD – David Michael “Mike” Hurst, age 66, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Compassus Hospice in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 27, 1958. He graduated... View Obituary & Service Information
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The state attorney general's office reports Port Orchard-based Hurst & Son issued reimbursements as dispute complaints reached record highs in 2024
Homes are seen at Moxie Community mobile home park in Moxee in January 2024
The Washington Attorney General’s Office has announced $5.5 million in refunds to Hurst & Son LLC tenants following the agency’s 2023 investigation into the Port Orchard-based mobile home management company
The agency outlined the reimbursements in its recently released annual Manufactured Housing Dispute Resolution Program report
which included a record number of complaints in 2024
The long-running state program collects complaints and mediates a wide variety of disputes between mobile home community residents and their landlords
spokesperson for the Attorney General’s office
said in an email statement that Hurst & Son LLC had already distributed the estimated $5.5 million between September 2024 and January 2025
It marks the largest reimbursement in the history of the dispute resolution program
Many refunds were credited against future rent payments.
“Tenants were reimbursed the difference between any invalid rent increase and their original rent for each applicable month,” Faulk wrote
“Tenants were reimbursed in full for certain fees
Private utilities/utilities assessed during the term of a rental agreement were reimbursed in full.”
Faulk wrote that the company has about 2,700 tenants statewide
resulting in an average refund of about $2,000
Some tenants with significant substantiated complaints received more than $10,000 while others without qualifying complaints received no refunds.
a housing organizer and tenant of Sun Tides mobile home park in Yakima
told Cascade PBS she received her $300 refund as rent credits
She’s heard through word of mouth that other tenants in the Central Washington area have received refunds up to $10,000 – meaning they will not have rent payments due for a couple months on end.
“People would have been happier,” she noted
“if they had received a check for the full amount
That way they could do what they wanted with it.”
Faulk wrote that Hurst & Son voluntarily complied with the reimbursement process as part of the Attorney General investigation into more than 150 tenant complaints against the company
Refunds were based mainly on three issues: noncompliant rent increases
and “private utilities” or other utility charges that commenced during the term of a rental agreement
Hurst & Son provided the dispute resolution program with billing records for each tenant who filed a complaint
Program staff sorted through these records to identify overcharges
Faulk explained the charging formula was then applied to any similar tenants
including those who had not submitted a complaint.
“We are still in the process of reviewing complaints and negotiating compliance measures,” Faulk wrote
“We continue to review any dispute between a tenant and Hurst & Son regarding the appropriate amount of a refund
Tenants that never submitted a complaint but dispute how much they were reimbursed can file a complaint and we will review.”
Lead organizers within the Hurst & Son-owned Leisure Manor Estates in Aberdeen told Cascade PBS they had not received any reimbursements from the management company.
“We don’t receive our rent invoice that includes the amount of our water and sewer until maybe two days before the first of the month
president of the Leisure Manor Tenants Association
they can evict us and no one knows what the water will be until we get the rent invoice and we have to pay it by the first
Faulk said that the legal and factual circumstances at Leisure Manor “did not generally result in financial loss to the tenants as a result of legal violations,” meaning the program did not have a basis to demand refunds for most of the park’s residents
“If any Leisure Manor tenants had a noncompliant rent increase or were charged the improper fees
then they would be reimbursed,” Faulk said
Faulk cited the Attorney General’s 2023 rent rollbacks for Leisure Manor
in which Hurst & Son committed to withdrawing rental rate increases on unsigned leases until the next renewal anniversary in the coming summer
“The primary source of refunds stemming from rent increases was because Hurst & Son unilaterally changed tenants’ ‘lease renewal date’ and then raised rent on this new term date,” Faulk wrote
Hurst & Son was put on notice of this issue and complied with the law before any illegal rent increases were implemented.”
In 2024, the number of mobile home dispute complaints submitted to the state again set a new record with 850 complaints — up 16% from the previous year. The program had previously seen complaints to the state nearly double in 2023 compared to other recent years.
Nearly half of those complaints cited “Utilities/Charges In Excess of Actual Costs,” followed by 301 complaints for “Amount of Rent Increase” and 204 for “General Maintenance/Maintenance of Common Areas.”
The program listed 326 complaints as opened and closed within the year – of those
277 were closed mainly due to multiple complaints filed for the same issue and voluntary compliance with dispute resolution mediation
The program saw a 75% decrease in cases closed due to complainants stopping their participation in the dispute resolution process compared to the previous year
In addition to actions taken against Hurst & Son LLC
the program issued significant violations against Tri-Cities RV Park and Western Living Trailer Court – the former resulting in $243,995 in reimbursements to tenants
The annual report also included policy recommendations seeking specific authority to issue fines against parties who refuse to cooperate with the program or who fail to register communities with the state as required by law
Another recommendation asked for a clear burden of proof on establishing ownership of permanent structures.
“The Program managed many staff changes in 2024,” the report noted
“and experienced staffing shortages for extended periods of time throughout the year.”
which advocates have long deemed understaffed
is actively recruiting for two staff positions this year
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