Todd Lee Wood, 58, of Wheatland, MO passed away April 5, 2024, at St. Luke’s Hospice House with family by his side.

He was born December 31, 1965, at home in Kansas City, Missouri.  His parents William E. Wood, Sr. and Norma Jean (Bickelhaupt) Wood lived in Kansas City, MO.  They moved to Bean Lake, MO when Todd was 14.  He attended West Platte High School in Weston, MO.

While living in Kansas City, he played baseball in the North Kansas City League.  He was a center fielder with an arm like a rocket.  He set a record and hit a home run at 504 feet.  Todd tried out for the Royals when he was 17 years old.  He finished his baseball career at West Platte High School and helped coach youth leagues in the summer.

Todd worked for his father and brother in residential painting for several years.  He worked as a plate department lead at Lifetouch Publishing for 25 years, where he made many lifelong friends.  He enjoyed fishing at Smithville Lake, but his favorite fishing spot was Pomme de Terre lake near his home in Wheatland.  Todd also enjoyed hunting, camping, and flying RC airplanes.
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Todd was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters Tovey G. McRill, and Tammy Pemberton, and his brother Frederick W. Wood.  He is survived by his sons, Christopher D. Wood and John Jacob “Jake” (Whitney) Wood; his grandchildren Tyler Wood, Layla Wood, Tristan Wood, and Blakeley Wood, his sister Tina K. (Mitch) Raney, his brother William E. Wood, and many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.

Following cremation, a visitation will be held 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Platte City, MO; followed by a celebration of life ceremony at 5:00 p.m.  Memorial contributions can be given to:  First Baptist Church Platte City, 17385 Hwy. 371, Platte City, MO 64079.  Arrangements By:  Rollins Funeral Home—Platte City, MO—Ph. 816.858.2129.  www.rollinsfuneralhome.net

Ronald Jewel Bailey

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Todd Lee Wood

Tommy Ray Pendergrast

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Ronald Jewel Bailey, 65, Stewartsville,
Missouri, passed away at home on
Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born on
May 2, 1958 in Leavenworth Kansas to
Marion Bailey and Betty Goodlett
(Walter Trivett Jr), and raised by
Margaret and Jasper Goodlett. He was
married to Viola Henry on March 18,
1987, who survives of the home.
Ronnie worked at Mead for 30 years.
He worked at Sam’s Club for 19 years,
and was looking forward to retiring in
May. He enjoyed fishing, camping,
mushroom hunting, collecting guns and
shooting them with children and
grandchildren, spending time with
children and grandchildren, and
watching John Wayne movies. He
graduated from Benton High School in
1976, where he enjoyed wrestling and
football. He was preceded in death by
his grandparents, parents and step
father and two brothers, Jerald and
Butch Bailey. Survivors include his wife,
daughters Tabatha Bailey (Jackson),
Misty Nichols (Brian), and son Don
Henry (Shannon), 16 grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren, 1 great-great
grandchild, and numerous nieces and
nephews. Arrangements By: Vaughn
Funeral Home—Weston,MO. Ph.
816.386.2281.
www.vaughnfuneralhomes.com

Tommy Ray Pendergrast, 76, of Weston, MO passed away, April 16, 2024.
 
He was born on June 22, 1947, to Lawrence Allen and Wilma Lorene (Callaway) Pendergrast in Smithville, MO.  Tommy grew up and attended school in Lawson and Liberty and he graduated from Liberty High School in 1965.  He served his country in the United States Army as a SPC 4 during the Vietnam War.  After his honorable discharge, Tommy returned to Liberty and in 1977 he moved to Weston where he made his home. 
 
While in Weston, Tommy worked as a city letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service, which he retired from in 1995.  He was a member and past Post Commander of the VFW Post 324 in Weston. He was also a life member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers, and had been a friend of Bill W. and Doctor Bob since January 1985.
 
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Larry Pendergrast; his brother-in-law, Jack Looney and his nephew, Johnny Allen Pendergrast.
 
He is survived by his special and life-long friend, Darlene Johnston; his sisters, W. Kay Looney and Wanda Jean Hollaway and husband Tom; his nephews, Thomas Pendergrast and Scot Pendergrast; his dog, Lucy; other relatives and many friends.  
 
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 24th at Christian Assembly Church in Weston, MO with visitation one hour prior to the service.
Burial: 12:30 p.m. at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS.
 
Donations may be made to the Christian Assembly Church.
Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home..

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