YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY
Springfield, MO
Listed here are newly licensed businesses in Greene County filed for public record. Included in the listings are the name of the company, mailing address, street address and description of the business. Addresses are in the city of Springfield unless otherwise noted.
April 11–15, 2005
Farmers Market; 1934 E. Madison 65802; address varies; (417) 831-3719; farmer market.
Tortilleria Los Rosales; 1601 W. Sunshine, Ste. M 65807; same; (417) 838-8515; retail and wholesale tortillas and groceries.
Fuji Japanese Seafood Steakhouse; 2909 S. Campbell 65807; same; (417) 889-0088; restaurant.
Ramada Ltd.; 4445 W. Chestnut Expwy. 65802; same; (417) 799-2200; hotel/motel.
National TV Sales & Rentals of Missouri Inc. dba National’s 6 Month to Own; 23305 Park Dr., Lebanon 65536; 1828 E. Division, Ste. D 65803; (417) 532-3737; sale and rental store.
H&E Petroleum dba Go Convenience No. 4; PO Box 4129 65808; 811 E. Division, No. 100; (417) 866-8795; convenience store.
Sho-Me Trucks n More LLC; 901 W. Kearney St. 65803; same; (417) 866-2950; used car sales.
Ted and Mike’s Pallets Inc.; 1408 W. Water 65802; same; (417) 496-3170; wood pallets.
Brown Properties and Construction LLC; 3829 W. State St. 65802; same; (417) 869-1757; general contractor.
This N That; 1529 St. Louis 65802; same; (417) 859-2201; general merchandise.
Crescent Parts & Equipment Co. Inc.; 5121 Manchester Ave., St. Louis 63110; 2335 E. Chestnut Expwy., Ste. 124-D; HVAC distributor.
Zentree Gift; 1438 N. Texas Ave., 65802; same; (417) 832-9718; gift baskets and parcels.
Barnyard Pottery & More; 3540 N. FR 89, Willard 65781; same; (417) 742-2078; pottery and antiques.
Grove Professional Pharmacy Inc. dba Grove Spa; 1522 E. Sunshine St. 65804; same; (417) 881-8887; day spa.
Grove Deli; 1522 E. Sunshine 65804; 1001 E. Primrose; (417) 887-0625; deli.
Truck World; 517 W. Melbourne 65810; same; (417) 883-8390; car dealer.
Classic Collectibles; 517 W. Melbourne 65810; same; (417) 883-8390; collectibles.
D & Sons Auto Repair Service; 1705 W. Acorn Lane; same; (417) 742-4018; auto repair.
Healing Touch Massage; 227 E. Sunshine, Ste. 109 65807; same; (417) 832-8402; massage therapy.
Pitts Homes Inc.; PO Box 398, Strafford 65757; 1139 E. Evergreen St., Strafford 65757; manufactured home sales.
Ye Olde Buggy Bath; 2775 S. Campbell 65807; 501 W. Chestnut Expwy., Ste. B; (417) 881-2000; car wash.
Man I’m Hungry Café; 2944 W. Sunshine 65807; same; (417) 882-1666; cafeteria.
Jason Stewart Enterprises LLC; 2634 W. Arlington 65810; same; (417) 840-0327; n/a.
Pure Elegance; 323 S. River Birch Drive 65809; same; (417) 343-3498; candy making and sales.
Ben and Jill Investments LLC dba Worn But Not Forgotten; 613 N. Pinewood Ave., Republic 65738; 1676 U.S. Hwy. 60 E., Republic 65738; (417) 224-0780; clothing/apparel.
Sweet Homes; 1448 N. Bristol Ave. 65802; same; (417) 866-8454; home building.
The Repair Shop; 2251 E. Kearney 65803; same; (417) 866-8200; restaurant and saloon.
South Beach Tanning Factory; 900 E. Battlefield, Ste. 108 65807; same; (417) 887-9300; tanning salon.
Michael R. Cantrell dba KMB Brokers; 1611 S. Estate 65804; same; (417) 877-0698; online retail.
Bee Distribution Inc.; 39015 S. New York St., Ste. A-2 No. 372, Aurora, IL 60504; Battlefield Mall; (630) 605-0781; bulk vending machines.
Frontera Mex-Mex Grill Inc.; 3524 S. National 65807; same; (417) 887-0005; restaurant.
Hand Design-Build; 6049 E. Spring Drive 65809; same; (417) 862-0023; design and build houses.
Bill Hubble Liquidation; 2939 W. Kearney 65803; same; (417) 862-3861; auction.
Italia Gourmet Espresso & Tea; 434 E. Kingsley 65807; same; (417) 889-6598; sale of coffee.
Players Edge Sports LLC; 950 E. Linwood Drive 65807; same; (417) 869-0224; sporting goods.
Kaki-Wak; 1311 E. LaFayette St. 65804; same; (417) 882-6965; n/a.
High Ridge Inc.; 1906 S. Maryland Ave. 65807; same; (417) 888-0933; cedar building material.
The Bead Monster; 565 Cottonwood Circle, Republic 65738; same; (417) 732-8725; bead and jewelry making.
Dolphin Entertainment and Vending; PO Box 510 65801; 3405 W. Washita; (417) 882-3101; vending machines.
Discount Distributors; 701 N. Old Missouri Road, Springdale, AR 72764; same; (479) 756-0460; warehouse distributor.
JahKorp LLC dba Lemstone Christian Store; 307 W. FR 48, Pleasant Hope 65725; 2725 N. Kansas Expwy., Ste. 100; (417) 869-3100; Christian bookstore.
Rue 21 Inc.; 155 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086; 3426 S. Glenstone 65804; n/a; retail apparel.
Redline Products LLC; 746 N. Dickerson Court 65803; same; (417) 866-6959; trailer related products.
Sierra Building Products of Springfield LLC; 308 Avila Circle, Kansas City 64114; 2819 N. Oak Grove; (417) 873-2200; wholesale distributor.
DEEDS OF TRUST AND MORTGAGES
Listed here are deeds of trust and mortgages, in amounts of $100,000 or more, filed for public record in Greene County by grantor, grantee, note amount and legal description of the property involved in the transaction.
April 4–8, 2005
Citimortgage Inc. to John P. Vassilaros; 264,510; L34, Woodfield Park amended.
Citizens National Bank of Springfield to Angela D. Shaffer; 120,000; L23, Crown Meadows, phase IV.
Citizens National Bank of Springfield to Nancy J. Graham Trust; 359,650; sec. 36, twp. 29, range 21.
Citizens Union State Bank & Trust to Bobby J. Edwards; 138,900; L37, Cedar Crest South.
Commerce Bank to Kenson Goff; 250,000; sec. 5, twp. 28, range 20, NW.
Commerce Bank to Stephen L. Stratton; 210,000; sec. 30, twp. 30, range 21, SE.
Commerce Bank to Chastain Construction Inc.; 100,000; L32, Westview Heights addition.
Commerce Bank to Chastain Construction Inc.; 100,000; L31, Westview Heights addition.
Commerce Bank to Chastain Construction Inc.; 170,000; L4, Miller Estates, third addition.
Commerce Bank to Daryl R. Hopkins; 190,000; L50, Pearson Meadows.
Commerce Bank to Jeffrey Scott Delvecchio; 212,000; L11, Canterbury Lane, first addition.
Commerce Bank to Chastain Construction Inc.; 170,000; L9, Miller Estates, third addition.
Community Lending Inc. to Brandon A. Gray; 108,836; L24, Timbercreek, sixth addition.
Community Lending Inc. to Robert E. Zobel; 152,129; L79, Timbercreek, sixth addition.
Countryside Bank to Arthur L. Dunn; 100,000; L5, South View Terrace.
Countrywide Home Loans Inc. to Diana C. Oteo-Barrio; 110,610; L25, Highland Meadows, phase I final plat.
Countrywide Home Loans Inc. to Larry E. Gray; 252,000; L20, Prairie Creek Estates.
Empire Bank to Thomas Hoerschgen; 126,100; sec. 23, twp. 30, range 20, NW.
Empire Bank to Robert W. Brandt Jr.; 161,600; sec. 21, twp. 30, range 22, SW.
Empire Bank to Kirk E. Wheeler; 155,000; Bigbees.
Empire Bank to Eric Ikemeier; 117,000; sec. 17, twp. 28, range 22, SW.
Empire Bank to Billy J. Strickland; 160,000; L2, Lakes at Wild Horse, phase I.
Empire Bank to King-Air LLC; 450,000; Pierce-Larimore.
Encore Credit Corp. to Stephen L. Woodring; 119,000; L7, Hanover, first addition.
Equifirst Corp. to Michael D. Sidenstricke; 113,000; L14, The Village amended.
Equifirst Corp. to Pamela S. Elkins; 116,000; L9, Jimmy’s addition.
Farris Mortgage Co. to Mike Vitt; 223,200; L12, Prairie View Heights, second addition.
Financial Freedom Senior Funding to Alexandra M. Scoville Trust; 157,500; L37-38, Windsor Place.
First Franklin to Gary Sturtevant; 191,340; L25, South Fork.
First Home Savings Bank to Randy W. Goodin; 126,000; L13, Southern Hills of Springfield.
First Home Savings Bank to Randy W. Goodin; 126,000; L7, Fairwood Valley Estates.
First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to John K. Forrester; 101,771; L2, Woodbridge, first addition.
First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to Donald P. Johns; 191,900; L7, English Oaks, phase IV.
First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to Stephen M. Thornton; 275,000; L29, Lakes at Wild Horse, phase I.
First National Bank to Gary Larson; 103,500; L11, Eastwood Hills.
First National Bank to Elegant Homes & Design of the Ozarks LLC; 279,628; L2, Eaglesgate, phase I
First National Bank of Mount Vernon to Rick Tennis; 117,600; L73, Deer Field, phase I final plat.
First National Bank of Mount Vernon to Joseph Doza; 172,000; sec. 6, twp. 30, range 24, SW.
Franklin Mortgage Funding to William G. Strong; 190,000; L16, Laurel Farms, phase III.
Great Southern Bank to Gregory J. Renoff; 110,000; L16, South Fork, third addition.
Great Southern Bank to Alex Warner; 100,125; L18, Warner addition.
Great Southern Bank to Elegant Homes & Design of the Ozarks LLC; 276,000; L14, Rivercut Golf Community, phase XIV.
Great Southern Bank to Ronald D. Baney; 126,255; L49, Timbercreek, sixth addition.
Great Southern Bank to Elegant Homes & Design of the Ozarks LLC; 280,000; L11, Eaglesgate, phase I.
Great Southern Bank to Elegant Homes & Design of the Ozarks LLC; 280,000; L12, Eaglesgate, phase I.
Great Southern Bank to Lawrence R. Oliver; 165,714; L11, Prairie View Heights, fourth addition.
Great Southern Bank to Mitchell Investment Group LLC; 110,000; L12, Linwood Heights, second addition.
Great Southern Bank to Barry M. Patrick; 150,800; sec. 1, twp. 29, range 24, NE.
Great Southern Bank to LTD Leisuretek; 145,000; L6-9, Golden Gardens.
Great Southern Bank to Jill M. Pearl; 134,000; Crighton & Kime addition.
Great Southern Bank to Paul R. Sherard; 177,600; L17, Cinnamon Square.
Great Southern Bank to Lois A. Bernard; 107,255; L26, Highland Meadows, phase I.
Guaranty Bank to Haase Family Trust; 145,000; sec. 25, twp. 30, range 23, SE.
Guaranty Bank to Randall W. Thomas; 115,560; L23, Teton Estates.
Home123 Corp. to Je Adrian Ondat; 100,000; L22, Dogwood Place, phase II.
Home123 Corp. to David C. Slumskie; 108,800; L50, Indian Trails.
Home123 Corp. to Iosif Onescu; 159,750; L1-2, Daily’s.
Homecomings Financial Network Inc. to Larry Meissner; 169,900; L66, Cedar Creek, first addition.
Homecomings Financial Network Inc. to David Lemaster; 143,500; L4, Eagleridge Heights.
Homelending Solutions to Stephen E. Hoy; 148,000; L17, Twin Oaks Courts.
Homelending Solutions to Stephen E. Hoy; 148,000; L18, Twin Oaks Courts.
Homeservices Lending LLC to Gary Robertson; 118,650; L1, Spring View Heights.
Housing & Urban Development to Alexandra M. Scoville Trust; 157,500; L37-38, Windsor Place.
HSBC Mortgage Corp. to Susan K. Kramer; 409,400; James River addition, amended.
Intervale Mortgage Corp. to Brandon L. Lauthern; 102,500; L42, Orchard Crest West, phase IV.
Liberty Bank to Teresa Smith; 144,400; L3-4, Clark’s addition.
Liberty Bank to Dan Boever; 147,000; sec. 23, twp. 28, range 21, NE.
Liberty Bank to KL Construction LLC; 280,000; L5, River Road Estates, phase II.
Long Beach Mortgage Co. to Ronald N. Frazier; 195,225; L19, Pioneer Estates, phase III.
Meritage Mortgage Corp. to William Foster II; 132,800; L4, Owen’s Acres.
Metropolitan National Bank to Chin-Yu Liu; 100,000; L13, Battlefield Crossing.
Metropolitan National Bank to Aaron B. Young; 409,500; sec. 2, twp. 28, range 21, SE.
Metropolitan National Bank to Joseph T. Najafi; 103,500; L1, Barrington Park, third addition.
Metropolitan National Bank to Quail Creek Plaza LLC; 2,975,824; L1, Quail Creek Commercial, phase Il
Metropolitan National Bank to Michelle Cantrell; 182,000; L51, Fox Hollow Estates.
Michigan Fidelity Acceptance Corp. to William G. Strong; 190,000; L16, Laurel Farm phase III.
Mid-Missouri Bank to Anderson-Vaughan Ltd.; 224,000; L13, River Road Estates, phase II.
Mid-Missouri Bank to Alternative Opportunities Inc.; 1,000,000; L7-16, Westport addition.
Mid-Missouri Bank to Downtown Springfield Properties LLC; 100,000; irregular legal.
Mid-Missouri Mortgage Co. to David N. Keeney; 146,000; L12, Countryland, phase I.
Mid-Missouri Mortgage Co. to Wayne E. Dipper Jr.; 170,000; L44, Oak Knolls amended.
Mid-Missouri Mortgage Co. to Terri Peterson Cierzan; 150,000; L106, University Heights.
Midcontinent Financial Center to John L. Roy; 147,200; sec. 25, twp. 30, range 22, SE.
MIT Lending to Benjamin Schulman; 132,800; L12, Southern Hills of Springfield.
James E. Montgomery Jr. Trust to Dennis Dee Marbut Trust; 283,500; sec. 26, twp. 29, range 22, NE.
Morelock-Ross Properties Inc. to JLR LLC; 123,153; L17, Savannah Heights, phase I.
Morrill & Janes Bank & Trust Co. to Brent Kembell; 119,000; L39, Creekside.
Jim D. Morris to Morris Media Development LLC; 420,000; sec. 6, twp. 29, range 21, SE.
Mortgage Lenders Network USA Inc. to Earl Bandy; 146,000; L9, Prairie View Heights, fourth addition.
Mortgage Master LLC to Michael L. Massey; 195,000; L16, The Brookes.
Netbank to Clent E. Gammill; 124,000; L11, Beverly Hills Estates, third addition.
Netbank to Micah Osborne; 115,440; L72, Liberty Place, phase I.
North American Savings Bank to Jason M. Goodman; 105,451; L22, Rosemount Estates first addition.
North American Savings Bank to Carnetta L. Kinser; 126,004; L35, Whispering Meadows, phase III.
North American Savings Bank to Brian Fitzpatrick; 124,450; L17, Fremont Park Estates.
North American Savings Bank to Nicky R. Golden; 295,900; L19, Cherokee Hills, second addition.
North American Savings Bank to Jaime Semple; 151,800; L21, Meadowview Estates.
Ohio Savings Bank to Wayne Keith Miller; 220,000; L15, Stone Meadow, phase III.
Option One Mortgage Corp. to Harold L. Lawson; 107,920; L9, Abbey Lane.
Peoples Bank of the Ozarks to Greg Young; 178,496; L6, Brentwood South, fourth addition.
Peoples Bank of the Ozarks to 2 Sons Properties LLC; 178,496; L35, Linwood Heights, second addition.
Regions Mortgage to Carl H. Regier; 144,100; L11, Chimney Hills Place.
Regions Mortgage to Cara Baxley; 102,000; L4, Southern Hills of Springfield.
Regions Mortgage to Lee Cable; 159,120; L38, Fox Hollow Estates.
Rural Missouri Inc. to IH Holdings LLC; 1,358,000; Chesterfield Village, phase X.
The Signature Bank to Kenneth L. Chamberlain; 127,400; L3, Greentree Hills, second addition.
The Signature Bank to Sunbelt LLC; 374,000; L10-11, Springfield Industrial Park, fifth addition.
The Signature Bank to Maurice M. Slayden Trust; 446,250; L6, Ozark Industrial Park.
The Signature Bank to Matthew J. Garner; 119,500; L22, Seville Square, phase I.
The Signature Bank to Kelley L. Feller; 124,000; L49, National Place, phase III.
The Signature Bank to David W. Montgomery; 100,000; L1, Oak Knolls South, first addition.
The Signature Bank to Mar Ju Inc.; 360,000; L12, Battlefield Business Center, phase I.
The Signature Bank to Tom C. Tunnell; 315,000; L17, Rivercut Golf Community, phase II.
The Signature Bank to John W. Barker; 220,500; L19, Brentwood South, fourth addition.
The Signature Bank to Corey M. Conboy; 209,000; L29, Prairie View Heights, fourth addition.
The Signature Bank to Jerry Simons; 100,000; L16, Deer Field, phase I, final plat.
The Signature Bank to Wilbur Louis Fischer Trust; 4,560,000; sec. 29, twp. 29, range 22, NE.
The Signature Bank to Kenneth L. Floyd Trust; 119,000; L10, Woodside Estates.
The Signature Bank to Succetti Properties LLC; 500,000; L2-3, E.T. Robberson’s addition.
The Signature Bank to Mace & Co. Exclusive Investment LLC; 240,000; L9-10, Crutchers, second country club district.
The Signature Bank to Tony Zind; 163,000; L1, Cinnamon Square, first addition.
The Signature Bank to Tam An Hung; 135,920; L24, Southwest Timbers.
The Signature Bank to Stephanie A. Clark; 175,920; L57, The Brookes.
The Signature Bank to Ronald C. Holt; 130,000; sec. 4, twp. 29, range 23, SW.
The Signature Bank to Brett L. Vonwiller; 176,800; L31, Deerfield Estates.
The Signature Bank to Robert E. Denmon; 100,000; L81, Marlboough Manor, eighth addition.
The Signature Bank to Wesley Terrill Construction Co. LLC; 180,000; L5, Prairie View Heights, ninth addition.
The Signature Bank to Jeffrey R. Sneed; 217,600; L20, National Place, phase IV.
The Signature Bank to Fred Gilland; 237,500; L13, Rosebrier addition.
Southwest Community Bank to Bryan Properties IV LLC; 258,000; Ozark Land Company’s addition.
Southwest Community Bank to New Century Place LLC; 208,000; sec. 22, twp. 28, range 23, NW.
State Bank of Southwest Missouri to Ronald P. Swendris; 408,800; L267, Emerald Park, phase IX.
State Bank of Southwest Missouri to Ronald P. Swendris; 101,600; L267, Emerald Park, phase IX.
State Bank of Southwest Missouri to Thomas B. Kelso; 202,500; L9, Stonegate Estates.
Summit Home Mortgage Inc. to Mike Giles Owens; 135,825; L7, Timberline Estates, first addition.
Summit Home Mortgage Inc. to Debra Y. Ormsby; 128,000; sec. 9, twp. 28, range 23, n/a.
Summit Mortgage Corp. to Mike Giles Owens; 135,825; L7, Timberline Estates, first addition.
Summit Mortgage Corp. to Debra Y. Ormsby; 128,000; sec. 9, twp. 28, range 23.
Systematic Savings & Loan Association to Kenneth Slavens; 278,400; L30, Oak Knolls South.
Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. to Howard Cantrell; 106,575; sec. 21, twp. 31, range 21, SW.
TE Mortgage Corp. to Edward Redd; 255,200; sec. 29, twp. 29, range 20, SW.
UMB Bank to Larry D. Blythe; 249,900; L30, Huntington Park.
Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis to Robin E. Mullins; 272,000; L1, Cinnamon on the Hill, first addition.
Union Planters Bank to Carl H. Regier; 144,100; L11, Chimney Hills Place.
Union Planters Bank to Cara Baxley; 102,000; L4, Southern Hills of Springfield.
Union Planters Bank to Lee Cable; 159,120; L38, Fox Hollow Estates.
U.S. Bank to Samuel E. Coryell; 194,200; L79, Kingswood addition of Highland Springs.
U.S. Bank to Lisa A. Tillman; 100,000; L31, Eastbourough addition.
U.S. Bank to Kimberly J. Lippelman; 160,000; L9, Locksley Manor.
Village Bank to Larry W. Rand; 180,000; L8, Logan Heights.
Wells Fargo Bank to Eric J. Wimmer; 176,000; irregular legal.
WMC Mortgage Corp. to Gary Wardlaw; 239,400; L37, Glenhaven.
Glenn Yutzy to Joyce Peterson; 115,000; L67-68, Brentwood South, second addition.
April 11, 2005
Citizens National Bank of Springfield to Jason Stewart Enterprise LLC; 156,000; L21, Meadowview Estates, phase II, final plat.
Commerce Bank to Ken Neale; 255,000; L17, Lakes at Wild Horse, phase I.
Commerce Bank to Doris Emerson; 114,000; L63, Brentwood South, second addition.
Ditech.com to Mary Julie Phillips; 119,700; L4, Abbey Lane, first addition.
Empire Bank to Dennis R. Biellier; 108,800; L8, Cloverhill Courts, phase I, final plat.
Encore Credit Corp. to Cabel Faulkner; L6, Moonlight Meadows, phase I.
First Horizon Home Loan Corp. to Craig A. Street; 156,800; sec. 27, twp. 30, range 22, SW.
First National Bank of Mount Vernon to Dennis R. Gold; 315,000; sec. 32, twp. 30, range 22, SW.
GMAC Mortgage Corp. to Mary Julie Phillips; 119,700; L4, Abbey Lane, first addition.
Guaranty Bank to Gerold Gregory; 170,000; sec., 35, twp.31, range 22, SE.
Guaranty Bank to Donald G. Swafford; 169,000; L24, Marlborough Manor, ninth addition.
Guaranty Bank to Jennifer R. Laney; 121,433; L18, Martin Estates, phase I.
Guaranty Bank to Robert L. Mays; 152,150; L23, Scenic View.
Liberty Bank to Antonio Serrano; 112,000; L21, Rosemount Estates.
Liberty Bank to Alvin G. Blackard Jr; 248,000; L8-9, Camorene Heights.
Liberty Bank to Christina A. Pietz; 460,000; L24, Millwood, phase I.
Liberty Bank to CK Properties LLC; 985,000; E.T. Robberson’s addition.
Mid-Missouri Mortgage to Cynthia K. Barrett; 104,176; L15, Lakeside Estates, second addition.
Mid-Missouri Mortgage to Rickey D. Barclay; 118,047; sec. 9, twp. 30, range 21, NW.
The Signature Bank to William J. Hager; 105,614; L57, Pearson Creek.
The Signature Bank to Matthew P. Avington; 129,600; sec. 27, twp. 28, range 20, NW.
The Signature Bank to Distinctive Development Inc.; 105,000; L13, Olde Wire Road Estates.
State Bank of Southwest Missouri to Arnie Ross; 200,000; sec. 13, twp. 28, range 21, NE.
Taylor Bean & Whitaker Mortgage Corp. to Jim R. Preston; 120,000; L31-32, Brentwood Terrace, second amended.
Town & Country Bank of the Ozarks to Rodney Jake Holt; 125,000; sec. 23, twp. 28, range 24, SE.
U.S. Bank to Poppenga Concrete Inc.; 133,600; L34, Golden Meadows.
World Savings Bank to Richard N. Branham; 377,500; L5, Rivercut Golf Community, phase II.
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