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Jamie L. Root Chesnee, SC. Jamie Lynn Root, 48, passed away Saturday February 21, 2026 at St. Francis Hospital Downtown Greenville. Born April 13, 1977 in Chicago, Illinois, she was a daughter of Jerry Gowan and Joann Carol Calabrese and was a graduate of Chesnee High School. Surviving in...

Robert Craig Root, known affectionately as Bob to his loved ones and friends, passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 68. Born on November 27, 1957, Bob's life was one marked by adventure, friendships and courage. His vibrant spirit and warm heart left a lasting impression on all those who...

Lake City - Jeremy Keith Root, of Lake City passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy rooted deeply in nature, knowledge, and music. He was 53. He was born on October 31, 1972, in Cadillac, to Jerry and Janice (Dean) Root. Jeremy was a graduate of Manton High...

Velma Root Velma Mae (Fertig) Root, 90, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026. Born in Hillsboro, Kansas, she grew up on a farm near Radium in a large, loving family. Velma was the daughter of Roy and Ella (Jost) Fertig and the 6th of their eight children, with cherished bonds to all her...

Paul Root passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. The family is being cared for by Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funeral Home - Allendale.

Diana Root 07/25/1957 - 02/13/2026 DIANA LYNN ROOT passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Diana was born in Houston on July 25, 1957, to Charles and Louise Root, with whom she will be reunited in Heaven. Diana is survived by sisters Charlene (Micheal) Stidham of Nacogdoches,...

Esther (Soltzman) Root, originally of Winnipeg, MB, Canada, passed away on December 4, 2025. Esther was born on August 1, 1931, to the late Roy and May (Olin) Soltzman. She lived an interesting and full life as she lived in eight countries on four continents over the span of her 94 years. Esther...

Anna Root, 99, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Saturday morning, November 22, 2025 at her home. She was born June 14, 1926 in Warren, Ohio. She married Edgar "Skip" on June 3, 1950. They lived in Champion Township for many years before moving to Cuyahoga Falls to be near their family. Anna retired in...

John Root passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. The family is being cared for by Just Cremation.

Roberta Root, age 79, of Medora, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, October 10, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Paris Crossing. She had been ill for one year. Roberta was born on October 14, 1945, in Brownstown to the late Claudie & Nancy (Ferguson) Edwards. She married...

Gary L. Root, 87, passed away at his home on Southwick Rd. in Candor on Wednesday August 20, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Donna Root; his three children, Cindi Root, Mark and Chris Root, Jeff and Sandy Root; his step-daughter, Wendy and Mark Hoover; his grandchildren, Alaney...

Julie Root passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. The family is being cared for by Mahn Family Funeral Home.

Larry Edger Root passed away on September 3, 2025, at his residence in Tupelo, MS at the age of 74. He was born July 24, 1951, to the late Leonard Root and Christine Thompson. He graduated from Cumberland Highschool in 1970. He was a veteran of the US Army. He worked in sales most of his life...

Gary L. Root, 87, passed away at his home on Southwick Rd. in Candor on Wednesday August 20, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Donna Root; his three children, Cindi Root, Mark and Chris Root, Jeff and Sandy Root; his step-daughter, Wendy and Mark Hoover; his grandchildren, Alaney...

John Walter Root October 5, 1935 - March 28, 2026 Bellingham, Washington - John Walter Root was born in Kansas City, Missouri, October 5, 1935. And grew up in Shawnee Mission, KS. In 1953 he went to the Junior college of Kansas City, MO before transferring to the University of Kansas. As a Junior...

Loretta Helen Root (née Bauer), 81, of Garfield Heights, passed away peacefully at her home on March 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, Wayne Root.  Born on December 26, 1944, in Berea, Ohio, Loretta was the cherished daughter of Jerome and Theresa Bauer. She grew up...

John Walter Root was born in Kansas City, Missouri, October 5, 1935. And grew up in Shawnee Mission, KS. In 1953 he went to the Junior college of Kansas City, MO before transferring to the University of Kansas. As a Junior he won a $750 Scholarship from the Cook Paint and Varnish Company given to...

Timothy Nicholas Root, 80, passed peacefully at his home in Milford on February 16, 2026, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Tim was born on January 28, 1946, in Rome, New York to Stephen E. Root and Mary Nicolas Root. He spent his formative years in...

Elton Spencer Root, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, devotion, and unwavering faith. He shared 65 blessed years of marriage with his beloved wife, Darla Kay Dunn Root – a...

Naomi C. Root, age 94, of Springville, PA, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 20, 2026. Naomi was born on March 14, 1931, in Laceyville, PA. She was the daughter of the late Wilmot (d. 1972) and Florance Brotzman Chamberlain (d. 1973). Growing up in the Laceyville area, Naomi...

John “Jack” Root Of Windsor John “Jack” Root, 95 of Windsor died Sat. March 14, 2026 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Monika, his children, Jackie (Steve) Worden, Alan (Kay) Root, Russ Root, Kenny (Amy) Root, Roger (Lin) Cleary, Richard (Megan) Cleary, Patrick Cleary, many...

Oct 23, 1944 - Feb 20, 2026 John was born in Colville, WA, to Howard & Louise Root. The family moved from Kettle Falls to Omak, then to Spokane, where he graduated from Rogers H.S. He moved to Wenatchee, where he joined the National Guard. He married Teddy Lee Munch, and they moved to Seattle...

Janet Louise Root, age 80, of Obetz, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 8, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Martha (Eckart) Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

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DR. WILLIAM BENNETT ROOT, 41, of Red Bud, Illinois, passed away at 4:27 am, Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his residence. He was born to Douglas Earl and Carol Anne (nee Roodhouse) Root on April 9, 1984, in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Root was a professor at Southeast Missouri State University who...

On April 2, 2026 Ronald Eugene Root set off to be with his true love, while surrounded by his children, who loved him dearly, until his last breath. Ronald, 78, was preceded in death by his wife Kathryn Rose Root, mother Evelyn Faye Root & father Ralph Lloyd Root. Ronald is survived by his sons...

Carol (Tracy) Lee Root passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The family is being cared for by Regan & Denny Funeral Service - South Glens Falls.

Beatrice Hope Root passed peacefully in the early morning hours of February 3, 2026, at the age of 87. Bea had a joyous and full life, but it is never enough time. Bea was born on July 21st ,1938, to Roy and Ella Fry and grew up in a loving home with her 7 sisters on Azelda Street in Columbus,...

   It is with deep sadness that we announce Diane Lynn Root (LaCoss) passed away on the morning of March 7 th , 2026, after a short but difficult battle with cancer. Diane was born at Borgess hospital in Kalamazoo, MI to Theodore R. LaCoss and Olive E. LaCoss (Howe) on April 29 th ,...

James Paul Root, 59, of Westfield, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, leaving behind memories of laughter and adventure. Born February 2, 1967, in Wellsboro, he was the son of Duane and Mary Ann (Conrad) Root. Jim graduated from Cowanesque Valley High School, Class of 1985....

LaVerne S. Root, 93, of Lititz, formerly of Manheim, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Landis Homes with her family by her side. She was the loving wife of the late J. Clyde Root, with whom she shared 64 years of marriage at the time of his passing in 2016. Born in Manheim, she was the...

John David Root passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. The family is being cared for by Cook Family Funeral Home.

Gary P. Root, 76, of Millerton, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Wellsville Manor. He was born on March 31, 1949, in Elmira, N.Y., a son of Gerald and Charlotte (Moore) Root. Gary was married to the late Linda L. Root who passed away on November 17, 2022. He graduated from...

Caleb A. Root, 45, passed away unexpectedly. A true free spirit with an outlaw’s charm, Caleb lived life on his own terms. He was quick with a smile and possessed a magnetic personality that drew people in. Though not everyone understood his path, his devotion to family and friends was...

Mary Lou Root, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Fountainview Care Center in Mishawaka. Mary was born on June 16, 1955, in South Bend to the late Elmer and Mary (Sheaks) Parmley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Judy Parmley, Kay...

Edwin Harry Root 1934-2026 Edwin Harry Root, 91, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Born in Vancouver, Washington, in 1934, Ed spent his childhood in the Portland, Oregon, area. He was the only child of Harry and Ella (Syron) Root. His father was a rural mail carrier, and his mother was...

Michael Walter Root passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026. The family is being cared for by Flintoft's Funeral Home and Crematory.

Velma (Fertig) Root was born on August 2, 1935 in Hillsboro, Kansas, and grew up on a farm near the small farming community of Radium, in central Kansas. She was born into what today would be called a "blended family". Her father, Roy Fertig, was a farmer who found himself widowed in 1928 with...

Ada, OK resident Shaunda Kay Root passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Ada at the age of 56. Shaunda was born on April 8, 1969 in Midwest City, OK to Floyd Vernon and Janet Gene (English) Rains. She grew up in the Maud area. She enjoyed her work as a nurse's aide for home health and...

Mary Lee Price Root 93, of Flora, IN passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Jan 4, 2026 at Peabody nursing home in North Manchester, IN. She was born on May 13, 1932 in Caddo, OK to Thelbert and Mozzel Price. She was married to Emmert H. Root on September 4, 1948. Mother was a hard worker...

Thomas "Tom" Vincent Root, age 73, of Beverly, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Born May 25, 1952, in Key West, Fla., he was the son of the late Arthur and Josephine Root. Tom was raised in New London, and was a 1970 graduate of East Lyme High School. He went on to attend Western Connecticut...

Donald Fredrick Root was born December 11, 1943, to Bill and Ethel (Green) Root. He passed away from complications of dementia on January 3, 2026. Don was a graduate of Whitehall High School in 1962, and lived in the Whitehall/Lakewood area all his life. In 1980, he married his best friend, the...

Eva " Jean " Root, age 100, passed away quietly at her home on January 20, 2026. Jean was born August 4, 1925 to the late Edmund and Annie (Ogg) Black in Salix, lA. On February 17, 1951 Jean married Earl K. Root in Omaha, NE. They farmed on the Pott. & Mills county lines, raising...

Russell K. Root August 27, 1936 - December 27, 2025 Russell Kenneth Root, Sr. went to join his loving wife, Mary, in heaven on December 27, 2025, with family by his side. Russ was 89 years old, but who's counting? He was one of the good ones. Russ leaves behind five children: Julie (Ron) Martin...

Arthur Lee Root Jr, age 77, of Norwalk, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his residence. He was born April 17, 1948, in Norwalk to the late Arthur Sr. and Susan (Sally) Root. He is survived by his daughters, Lori Dotson and Lisa Moore. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie F. (Miller)...

William Eddie Root passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026. The family is being cared for by Southern Oaks Funeral Home.

On December 11, 2025, God reached down his hand to Clark Dwight Root, “Come my son, Your pain and suffering are done.” Clark responded saying “But I can’t leave my wife, what is she to do?” God responded, “she will join you in time if she minds her Ps and...

Ronald Ray “Ron” Root, Jr., age 63, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Root was born June 19, 1962 in Farmington, NM, son of the late Ronald Ray Root, Sr and Mary Ann Manning (White). Ron enjoyed playing guitar...

Earl Roy Root, 93 years young, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2025, with his beloved son, Eric Root, by his side. Earl was a man of deep curiosity and lifelong learning, known for his thoughtful insights and unforgettable storytelling. His stories often...