Knell Mortuary

Knell Mortuary Knell Mortuary provides funeral, memorial, personalization, aftercare, pre-planning and cremation services in Carthage, Missouri.

In 1882, Ed Knell started a funeral home on the south side of the Carthage square. His new business was based on the simple principles of hard Knell Mortuary work, personal service, respect, dignity and compassion. Four generations of family, three locations and almost 120 years later, Ed's founding principles are still being practiced as the Knell Mortuary moves into its' third century of serving families in their time of need. The staff, which boasts over 125 years of combined funeral industry service and experience, is here to assist you with one of the most difficult tasks you may ever face---planning the funeral of a loved one. They strive to create meaningful, individualized services for each family because they understand the personal nature of grief and want you to feel secure in your decision to choose them as your Funeral professional.

Elaine Baker, 99, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. ...
01/13/2026

Elaine Baker, 99, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Elaine was born on October 5, 1926, in St. Michael, Nebraska, she was the middle daughter of Vera Mae Wilks and Orville Harvey Timm. She graduated from Carthage High School and the...

Scott Roughton, 67, Carthage, Missouri, a man of unwavering selflessness, humor, and love, passed away peacefully on Sat...
01/12/2026

Scott Roughton, 67, Carthage, Missouri, a man of unwavering selflessness, humor, and love, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Solace House, Joplin, Missouri. He was born on November 22, 1958, in San Pedro, California, the son of the late Donald Alvy Roughton and Janice Anne...

Mary Louise Anderson, 100, Carthage, Missouri, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, a...
01/12/2026

Mary Louise Anderson, 100, Carthage, Missouri, a beacon of love and faith, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the Solace House, Joplin, Missouri. She was born on August 10, 1925, in Reading, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Paul Koch and Mary L. (Winkleman) Koch.

Mary's jou...

Henry Franklin Lee, 73, Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin,...
01/03/2026

Henry Franklin Lee, 73, Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. He was born on June 10, 1952, in Joplin, Missouri, the son of the late Oscar Lee and Venita (Royster) Lee. Henry's life was a testament to his friendly, funny, and adven...

Hazel Lela Baker, 92, Carthage, MO departed this world on Sunday, December 28, 2025 surrounded by her children, and lovi...
12/30/2025

Hazel Lela Baker, 92, Carthage, MO departed this world on Sunday, December 28, 2025 surrounded by her children, and lovingly welcomed into her eternal home.

Hazel was born in July of 1933 to Bert and Hazel Irene Pippin. She grew up with three older brothers, Bob, Charles and Bill who doted o...

Tracy Michelle Petross, 53, Sarcoxie, Missouri, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2...
12/22/2025

Tracy Michelle Petross, 53, Sarcoxie, Missouri, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. She was born on January 3, 1972, in Sulphur, Oklahoma, the daughter of Brenda (McBeth) Petross and Marshall Petross. Tracy's life was a te...

The obituary and services are pending, and will be announced by the Knell Mortuary.
12/12/2025

The obituary and services are pending, and will be announced by the Knell Mortuary.

Services for Priscilla Ann Six are pending and will be announced by the Knell Mortuary.
12/10/2025

Services for Priscilla Ann Six are pending and will be announced by the Knell Mortuary.

William-Dale Lee Nelson, 35, Carterville, Missouri, known affectionately as Billy to his friends and family, passed away...
12/09/2025

William-Dale Lee Nelson, 35, Carterville, Missouri, known affectionately as Billy to his friends and family, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1990, in Beeville, Texas, the son of Brenda (Payne) Nelson and the late Michael Nelson. Billy was a beacon of kindness an...

Franklin Joseph Lane, age 81, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Tuesday December 9, 2025, at Saint Lukes Nursing Cener Car...
12/09/2025

Franklin Joseph Lane, age 81, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Tuesday December 9, 2025, at Saint Lukes Nursing Cener Carthage, Missouri. He was born May 20, 1944 in Carthage, Missouri, to Nancy Beamer Lane Garrison, and Virgil Paul Lane.

He liked to remember he attended elementary school at ...

Sharron Lee Aubrey, 86, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2025, at her home.Private famil...
11/29/2025

Sharron Lee Aubrey, 86, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Saturday afternoon, November 29, 2025, at her home.

Private family services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Cancer Society in care of Knell Mortuary. Online condolences ma...

Pending obituary.
11/21/2025

Pending obituary.

Address

308 W Chestnut Street
Carthage, MO
64836

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14173582105

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