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Baker ODESSA Evelyn B. Baker, born in Corsicana, Texas, on Sept. 8, 1907, passed away, after a long illness on July 13, 2001, in Mesquite, Texas. She married John Williamson Baker on Dec. 24, 1927, and moved, with her new husband, to West Texas. They lived in Crane and Wickett before moving to Odessa, Texas, in 1944. Mrs. Baker and her husband were very active in the First Baptist Church of Odessa for many years. Her husband, John, passed away on Jan. 22, 1967. In 1993, she moved to Mesquite, Texas, to be near her only child, Sandra B. Starr, and her husband, Don, both of whom survive her. She adored her grandchildren who also survive her Susan King and her husband Darren, Chris Starr, Kathy Jackman and her husband Tommy and Phillip L. Starr and his wife Susan. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren Amanda Jackman, Matthew King, William King, Andrew Jackman and Jesse Starr. Her oldest grandchild, Wesley King, preceded her in death in 1993. Services entrusted to Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Robert V. Bernard ODESSA Robert V. Bernard, 51, passed away Friday, July 13, 2001, at his residence in Odessa. He was born Oct. 25, 1949, to Raymond and Baudela Bernard in Fort Stockton, Texas. Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church with Father Chavez officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today and Monday at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Robert Bernard served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971. He married Elvira Carrasco on June 7, 1969, and later moved to Odessa in 1972 from Monahans. He was a member of the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and the 798 Local Union. Mr. Bernard enjoyed gardening and he contracted welding. Mr. Bernards father, Raymond; his brother, Henry Raymond Bernard; son, Anthony Bernard; mother-in-law, Josefa Carrasco; and grandfather, Seferino Salmon, all precede him in death. Survivors include his wife, Elvira Bernard; daughter, Michelle Rodriguez and husband, Luis of Georgetown, Del.; stepmother, Suzie Bernard of Midland; father-in-law, Pete Carrasco of Odessa; mother, Baudela and stepfather, Manuel Sanchez of Odessa; grandmother, Irene Salmon of Fort Stockton; brothers, Raymond Bernard Jr. and wife, Goya, of Carlsbad, N.M.; Eddy Bernard of Midland, and Billy Bernard of Dallas; and grandchildren, Jonathan, Amber, Luis Jr. and Ashley Rodriguez, all of Georgetown, Del., and Anthony Ray Bernard, Jr. of Odessa. Pallbearers include Paul Acosta, Jesus Banegas, Raymond Bernard, Paul Acosta, Jr., Abraham Bernard, and Albert Samora. Pete Carrasco, Manuel Sanchez, and Luis Rodriguez will be honorary pallbearers. The family request memorials be made to the diabetes foundation of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Mary Katherine ODESSA Mary Katherine Katy Reynolds, 73, of Odessa, a retired bookkeeper, died Saturday, July 14, 2001 at Parks Methodist. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2001, at the Frank W. Wilson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Newton of Wesley Evangelical Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. She was born in Midland to William and Nasine Sinclair. She graduated from Odessa High School and attended Odessa College during its first year of operation. She had worked at Hale Motor Company and Midland Air Base during World War II. She married John Reynolds in 1948 at the First Baptist Church of Odessa. Mrs. Reynolds had been involved in Alcholics Anonymous Basin Group for more than 30 years, serving as an officer. She loved traveling to Las Vegas almost every month. She loved her dog, Brandi, shopping at Sams and visiting with her friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Reynolds. Pallbearers will be Hal Loony and others from Alcoholics Anonymous Basin Group. Survivors include her close friend and caregiver, Betty Hobbs, and husband Jess of Odessa; aunt, Beverly Robinson of Gatesville; cousins, Joan Ward of Odessa, Doris Crabtree of San Angelo, Dick Sinclair of Forest Grove, Ore., David Robinson of Vorzallis, Ore., Bill Robinson of Austin, Ann Robinson of Fort Worth and Lynn Weston of Gatesville; second cousins, George Ward of Odessa, Alan Ward of Cedar Park and Suzy Hickerson of Odessa. Services entrusted to Frank W. Wilson Funeral Home. www.wilsonfuneral.com _________________________________________________________________ Ruby Eleanore Weathersby ODESSA Ruby Eleanore Weathersby, 80, of Odessa died on Friday, July 13, 2001, at home. She was born on May 14, 1921, in Sapulpa, Okla., to Rube and Jessie Thacker. She moved to Odessa in 1927, where she was reared and educated. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1939. On March 17, 1950, she married Hugh Weathersby in the front room of their home, where they lived until her death. She was a member of the First Christian Church where she was active in the Christian Womens Fellowship and taught Sunday School many years ago. She was also a volunteer for the Girls Club and Interfaith Sewing Group. She was an excellent cook and a homemaker who provided a loving home for her husband and two daughters. The joy of her life was her two precious grandsons. Ruby was preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda Lyon, a sister, Mildred Puckett, a brother, James Thacker, and her parents. She is survived by her husband, Hugh Weathersby, of the home; her daughter, Carla Weathersby, of Odessa; her grandsons, Houston Lyon, of Omaha, Neb., and Carson Lyon of Houston; and a sister, Shirley Thacker, of Dallas. Graveside services will be Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at 9 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. David Mindel officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to the First Christian Church. The family would also like to thank Judy and Home Hospice for their excellent care and dedication in helping Ruby during the last few weeks. A special thanks is also extended to Frances Moran, Tina Sosa and Amy Rodriguez for taking care of her daily. Words are inadequate to describe your dedication and compassion. Services entrusted to Hubbard Kelly Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Raymundo Hernandez ODESSA Raymundo Juarez Hernandez, 62 years of age, passed away on Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Medical Center Hospital. He was born on Dec. 13, 1938, in Chihuahua, Mexico. In 1960, he married Maria Galindo in Chihuahua, Mexico. Mr. Hernandez was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Juan and Cruz Hernandez, and his brother, Antonio Hernandez. Surviving are his wife, Maria Hernandez of Odessa; sons, Manuel Hernandez and his wife, Nidia, Raymond Hernandez and his wife, Maria, Harvey Hernandez and his wife, Yvonne and Juan Hernandez and his wife, Priscilla, all of Odessa; daughters, Christina Roth and her husband, Juan Carlos, and Carmen Hernandez, both of Odessa; brothers, Damaso Guadelupe Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Fernando Hernandez, all of Amarillo, Arturo Hernandez of Odessa; sister, Cecilia Salazar of Chihuahua, Mexico; and 10 grandchildren. Rosary will be said on Monday, July 16, 2001, at the Odessa Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, St. Jospephs Catholic Church with the Rev. Gilbert Rodriguez officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Services are entrusted to Odessa Funeral Home. _________________________________________________________________ Copyright © 2000, 2001 Odessa American. All rights reserved.