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PITTSBURG COUNTY • CJ-2026-00040

Johnny Lynn Heskett & Donna Kay Heskett v. Elaine Wilhite

Filed: Feb 25, 2026
Type: CJ
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What's This Case About?

Let’s cut right to the chase: a notary public in Oklahoma is accused of notarizing a deed that no one ever signed—not the seller, not the buyer, not even the dog—because the whole thing was apparently forged out of thin air, like some kind of real estate magic trick gone horribly wrong. And the person whose property vanished? A vulnerable man under guardianship, legally blind, nonverbal, living with cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus. So yes, this is not just a land dispute. This is a full-blown Guardians of the Galaxy—except instead of saving the universe, we’re watching a mobile home get yoinked from a disabled man’s name while a notary allegedly signs off on a ghost document. Welcome to Crazy Civil Court, where the stakes are high, the paperwork is suspicious, and someone definitely didn’t read the part about “actual signatures required.”

Now, let’s untangle this web. On one side, we’ve got Dorian Creta—the man at the center of the property mess. He owns (or should own) a plot of land in McAlester, Pittsburg County, complete with a 1984 Melody mobile home that’s seen better days but still has VIN #1084470S51542CR and pride. Dorian says he’s never met Elaine Wilhite, the notary who allegedly watched him sign a deed transferring his property to Alan and Maurina Nolan. He also says he never signed it. In fact, he says the whole thing is a forgery—his John Hancock is missing, his consent is missing, his mobile home is literally missing—and yet, somehow, the deed exists, recorded in county records like it’s just another Tuesday in real estate. Meanwhile, the Nolans—who are possibly related to Wilhite, according to the filing—then turned around and mortgaged the property to 21st Mortgage Corporation, as if they’d legally acquired it. Spoiler: they didn’t. And somewhere in the background, a notary is allegedly rubber-stamping fraud like she’s signing birthday cards.

But here’s where it gets even weirder. Buried in the same court file—same case number, same courthouse, same day—is a completely different petition. This one? A guardianship case for Keairrea Lynn Heskett, a young woman with severe disabilities: cerebral palsy, seizures, legally blind, nonverbal, fed through a tube, living in a wheelchair. Her father and grandmother, Johnny and Donna Heskett, are asking the court to be appointed her legal guardians so they can manage her affairs, including her modest SSI income. And who notarized their guardianship paperwork? One Jamie Schoggins, Notary Public. Wait—Jamie Schoggins? That name rings a bell. Isn’t that the same notary who signed the Heskett guardianship petition… and is also listed as the representative for the other plaintiffs in the Creta case? Hold up. Are we in two cases at once? Is this one giant legal soap opera with overlapping notaries, forged deeds, and vulnerable wards? The timeline says both documents were filed on February 23, 2020. The notary on the guardianship? Jamie Schoggins. The notary on the forged deed? Elaine Wilhite. Different person. But the proximity is… suspicious. Like when two characters in a heist movie live on the same block and both own black vans.

So what actually happened? According to Dorian Creta, nothing. He didn’t sell his land. He didn’t meet the Nolans. He didn’t sign anything. But on February 5, 2024—four years after the guardianship case was filed—someone forged his signature on a deed, had it notarized by Elaine Wilhite, and transferred his property to the Nolans. Then, just a few months later, the Nolans took out a mortgage on it with 21st Mortgage Corporation. Classic move, really—steal something, then use it as collateral. It’s like stealing a bike and then using it as a down payment on a scooter. But here’s the kicker: no money changed hands. Not a dime. Not a gift card. Nothing. Which means, legally speaking, the deed is void. No consideration? No contract. No sale. Just a piece of paper with a fake signature and a notary stamp that may or may not have been misused.

Now Dorian’s suing. He wants the court to “quiet title”—which, in normal English, means “Hey, everyone, this is my land, stop pretending it’s yours.” He wants the forged deed wiped from the record, the mortgage erased, and the Nolans (and possibly the mortgage company) kicked off his property like unwanted houseguests. He also wants damages—because, hello, he had to hire a lawyer, lost use of his land, and, oh yeah, his mobile home has apparently been removed from the property. That’s not just trespassing; that’s full-on conversion—legal speak for “you stole my stuff and now I want it back or compensation.” He’s also alleging civil conspiracy, fraud, and notary liability. That last one is juicy: under Oklahoma law, if a notary lies on a certificate and someone gets hurt, the notary (and their surety bond) can be on the hook. So if Elaine Wilhite swore under oath that Dorian signed that deed in her presence… and he didn’t… she could be liable. And if she’s related to the Nolans? That’s not just a red flag. That’s a whole damn parade.

Now, how much is Dorian asking for? The filing doesn’t specify a dollar amount. No “$50,000 in damages” or “$5 million for emotional distress.” Just a general demand for “actual and punitive damages,” attorney fees, and the return of his property. Is that a lot? Well, we don’t know the value of the land or the mobile home, but we do know that someone tried to mortgage it—so someone thought it was worth something. And when you’re talking about a disabled man’s only property being stolen through forged documents, the emotional toll is incalculable. But legally? Without a number, it’s hard to gauge. Still, the real win here isn’t the money—it’s the recognition. It’s the court saying, “Yes, this was fraud. Yes, you were wronged. No, you didn’t sign this. And no, they don’t get to keep your home.”

So what’s our take? The most absurd part isn’t even the forgery—it’s the audacity. Someone thought they could forge a deed, get it notarized, record it, take out a mortgage, and just… get away with it. In 2024. In a world with VIN numbers, background checks, and digital records. And they targeted a man who, according to the filing, has never met them, never sold anything, and suddenly finds his property encumbered by a mortgage he didn’t authorize. It’s like identity theft meets real estate fraud meets The Prince and the Pauper. But here’s what we’re rooting for: Dorian Creta walking back onto his land, mobile home restored (or compensated), the forged deed declared void, and Elaine Wilhite explaining to a judge why she notarized a document that, by her own certification, required a signature that never existed. Because at the end of the day, a notary’s stamp isn’t a magic wand. It’s a legal promise. And when that promise is broken, especially to exploit someone vulnerable, the system has to respond. Otherwise, what’s next? Forged wills? Fake divorces? Notarized UFO landing permits? Let’s keep it real, Oklahoma. Sign your own damn papers.

Case Overview

Petition
Jurisdiction
District Court of Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Filing Attorney
Eric Grantham
Relief Sought
Plaintiffs
Defendants
Claims
# Cause of Action Description
1 Petition for Guardianship Johnny Lynn Heskett & Donna Kay Heskett petition for guardianship of Keairrea Lynn Heskett
2 Petition for Quiet Title Dorian Creta seeks to quiet title to certain real property

Petition Text

1,630 words
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PITTSBURG COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA (1) DORIAN CRETA, Petitioner, v. (1) ELAINE WILHITE, (2) ALAN LEE NOLAN a/k/a LEE NOLAN, (3) MAURINA EUNICE NOLAN, and (4) 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION, Defendants. PETITION COMES NOW the Plaintiff, Dorian Creta, by and through his attorney, Eric Grantham, of Stipe Law Firm, and alleges and states as follows: 1. Plaintiff is a resident and citizen of the State of Oklahoma. 2. Defendant Elaine Wilhite is a resident and citizen of the State of Oklahoma. 3. Defendants Alan and Maurina Nolan are residents and citizens of the State of Oklahoma. 4. Defendant 21st Mortgage Corporation is a foreign corporation registered to do business in Oklahoma. 5. This action involves the title to certain real property, further described as A TRACT OF LAND IN THE E1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4 OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 9 NORTH, RANGE 17 EAST OF THE INDIAN BASE AND MERIDIAN, PITTSBURG COUNTY, STATE OF OKLAHOMA, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT 417.4 FEET EAST AND 467.4 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE E1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4; THENENCE NORTH AND PARALLEL TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID E1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4 A DISTANCE OF 327.5 FEET; THENENCE N58°19'W A DISTANCE OF 347.9 FEET; THENENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ON A STRAIGHT LINE TO A POINT THAT IS 392.5 FEET WEST OF THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENENCE EAST AND PARALLEL TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID E1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4 A DISTANCE OF 392.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, INCLUDING A 1984 70x14 Melody Mobile Home, VIN #1084470551542CR. 6. On February 5, 2024, Elaine Wilhite, a notary public, purportedly notarized a deed from Plaintiff to Defendants Alan Nolan and Maurina Nolan, which is recorded at Book 2692, Page 5 of the records of the Pittsburg County Clerk. 7. Plaintiff Dorian Creta never signed the deed referenced in paragraph 6 above and has never met either Ms. Wilhite or the grantees Alan and Maurina Nolan. The deed is forged. 8. On July 15, 2024, defendants Alan and Maurina Nolan purportedly mortgaged the property to Defendant 21st Mortgage Corp. by instrument filed at Book 2716, Page 666 of the records of the Pittsburg County Clerk. 9. On information and belief, Defendant Elaine Wilhite is related to the Nolan defendants. 10. No consideration was paid to Plaintiff by any defendant. 11. Plaintiff made complaints to appropriate criminal authorities, including the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office. THEORY OF RECOVERY ONE: QUIET TITLE 12. The allegations of paragraphs 1-11 are incorporated by reference. 13. Plaintiff is entitled to an order quieting his title to the real property described in paragraph 5 above from defendants and anyone taking from defendants. 14. A forged deed is void, and the same, though recorded in due form, is ineffective as a muniment of title, even as to subsequent purchasers in good faith. 15. The mortgage given to Defendant 21st Mortgage Corp. by Defendants Alan Nolan and Maurina Nolan is without any effect, is void, and Defendant 21st Mortgage Corp. has no lien against the property. THEORY OF RECOVERY TWO: CIVIL CONSPIRACY (Defendants Elaine Wilhite, Alan Nolan and Maurina Nolan only) 16. The allegations of paragraphs 1-15 are incorporated by reference. 17. The individual defendants, by unlawful acts or lawful acts by unlawful means, conspired to take property from Plaintiff. 18. Plaintiff has suffered damages, including being deprived of the use of his property and being forced to hire an attorney. 19. Plaintiff is entitled to recover for civil conspiracy. THEORY OF RECOVERY THREE: EJECTMENT 20. The allegations of paragraphs 1-19 are incorporated by reference. 21. The Court should order all defendants evicted from the property and restore him to possession of the real property. THEORY OF RECOVERY FOUR: WANT OF CONSIDERATION 22. The allegations of paragraphs 1-21 are incorporated by reference. 23. There was a complete lack of consideration paid for the deed referenced in paragraph 6. 24. As such, the deed is void and without any legal effect and the Court should so order. THEORY OF RECOVERY FIVE: NOTARY LIABILITY (Defendant Elaine Wilhite only) 25. The allegations of paragraphs 1-24 are incorporated by reference. 26. If a notary makes a false certificate and injury results therefrom to another, the notary and his sureties are liable. 27. The instrument described in paragraphs 6 above was made with a false certificate. 28. Defendant Wilhite and her surety are liable to the Plaintiff for his damages, include his attorney fees in being forced to bring this action. THEORY OF RECOVERY SIX - FRAUD (Defendants Elaine Wilhite, Alan Nolan and Maurina Nolan only) 29. The allegations of paragraphs 1-28 are incorporated by reference. 30. The actions of individual defendants were fraudulent and Plaintiff is entitled to recovery damages from them, both compensatory and punitive. THEORY OF RECOVERY SEVEN – DAMAGE TO PROPERTY (Defendants Elaine Wilhite, Alan Nolan and Maurina Nolan only) 31. The allegations of paragraphs 1-30 are incorporated by reference. 32. The Plaintiff owned a certain mobile home, a 1984 70x14 Melody Mobile Home, VIN #1084470S51542CR. 33. It appears the individual defendants have caused damages to the real property, specifically, removing the mobile home from the real property. 34. Plaintiff is entitled to recover damages. THEORY OF RECOVERY EIGHT – CONVERSION (Defendants Elaine Wilhite, Alan Nolan and Maurina Nolan only) 35. The allegations of paragraphs 1-34 are incorporated by reference. 36. The individual defendants converted certain property belonging to the Plaintiff, particularly a 1984 70x14 Melody Mobile Home, VIN #1084470S51542CR. WHEREFORE, premises considered, Plaintiff prays for judgment: (1) quieting title to the real estate against both the deed to the Nolans and against the Mortgage to 21st Mortgage Corp.; (2) evicting the defendants from the real estate; (3) awarding him damages, actual and punitive; (4) awarding him his attorney fees and costs; and (5) for any other relief to which he may be entitled in law or in equity. Respectfully submitted, Eric Grantham, OBA # 22156 Stipe Law Firm 343 East Carl Albert Pkwy P. O. Box 1369 McAlester, Oklahoma 74502 (918) 423-0421 (918) 423-0266 (facsimile) Attorney for Plaintiff IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF PiTTSBURG COUNTY STATE OF OKLAHOMA IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP ) ) ) OF Keairrea Lynn Heskett ) Case No. PG - 20-10 ) ) ) An incapacitated person ) PETITION FOR GUARDIANSHIP COMES NOW (Petitioner) Johnny Lynn Heskett & Donna Kay Heskett and in support of the Petition for Guardianship allege(s) and state(s) to the Court as follows: 1. THAT (Petitioner) Johnny Lynn Heskett & Donna Kay Heskett is the (relationship) father & grandmother of the incapacitated person, and is/are concerned about the welfare of (Ward) Keairrea Lynn Heskett, a resident of (city) McAlester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma, and is/are entitled to Petition this Court for appointment of Guardian over his/her person and estate. 2. That notice of this Petition should be given to the following individuals: NAME/ADDRESS RELATIONSHIP Keairrea Lynn Heskett Ward 426 Pine Tree Rd McAlester, OK 74501 Johnny Lynn Heskett Ward’s Father 362 Pine Tree Rd McAlester, OK 74501 Donna Kay Heskett Ward’s Grandmother 426 Pine Tree Rd McAlester, OK 74501 3. That the proposed Ward is impaired by mental illness as defined by 43A Oklahoma Statutes §1-103 by reason of a (impairment) Cerebral Palsy / Seizures / Legally Blind / non verbal/ and is thus unable to: 1) receive and evaluate information effectively and make and communicate responsible decisions, 2) meet the essential requirements for physical health and safety, 3) effectively manage medical treatment needs and 4) manage financial resources. wheelchair Bond 4. That Petitioner knows of no person or organization that has been nominated in writing to serve as Guardian of the prospective Ward. microcephalic Hydrocephalus (Small Brain, head e fluid on brain) feeding tube 5. That Petitioner is not aware of the identity of any attorney representing the prospective Ward. 6. That Petitioner(s) is/are a suitable person qualified to serve as Guardian as required by 30 Oklahoma Statutes §4-105 and is/are willing to assume the duties and responsibilities of Guardian upon appointment of this Honorable Court. 7. That the assets of the Ward consist of primarily SSI #1602.47 8. That it would be in the best interest of the Ward and his estate that Petitioner be appointed Guardian, to serve without bond. 9. That Petitioner is a relative of said Ward within the fourth degree of consanguinity and that the Guardianship Estate is not subject to the provisions of the Veterans Volunteer Guardianship Act (72 O.S. § 191 et seq.) and that it is in the best interest of the Guardianship Estate and the Ward that pursuant to 30 Okla. Stat. § 4-303(B)(3), the Court waive the requirement for filing of an annual accounting and annual Guardianship Plan for the property herein, subject to further Order of the Court. WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays that the Court enter its Order judicially determining (Petitioner) Johnny Lynn Neskeett Donna Kay Neskeett to be an incapacitated person; for an Order appointing Petitioner Guardian of the person and estate of Keairra Lynn Neskeett (Ward) ________________, to serve without bond; and for such other and further relief which this Honorable Court deems just, equitable and proper. Name Address Tel: Petitioner Johnny Lynn Neskeett 362 Pine Tree Rd McAlester, OK 74501 918-318-7980 Donna Kay Neskeett 421e Pine Tree Rd McAlester, OK 74501 918-916-1408 ORIGINAL VERIFICATION FOLLOWS VERIFICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) PiTTsburG ) COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA ) ss I, Johnny Heskett, of legal age and being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and state that I am the Petitioner above named, that I have read and understand the above and foregoing Petition and that the contents contained therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. PETITIONER SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me on this 23 day of February, 2020 by Johnny Heskett. JAMIE SCHOGGINS NOTARY PUBLIC VERIFICATION STATE OF OKLAHOMA ) COUNTY OF OKLAHOMA ) ss I, Donna Kay Heskett, of legal age and being first duly sworn upon oath, depose and state that I am the Petitioner above named, that I have read and understand the above and foregoing Petition and that the contents contained therein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. Donna Kay Heskett PETITIONER SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me on this 23 day of February , 2020 by Donna Kay Heskett. JAMIE SCHOGGINS NOTARY PUBLIC PITTSBURG COUNTY # 23007619 EXP. 06-05-2027 This form is from Handbook for Adult Guardianships prepared by the Oklahoma Bar Association
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