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.

Jewel Mae Rose, known affectionately as Jewel by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at the age...
11/14/2025

Jewel Mae Rose, known affectionately as Jewel by her loved ones, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at the age of 87 in Carthage, Missouri. Born on October 10, 1938, in Mountain Grove, Missouri the daughter of the late Merle and Ruby (Weatherman) Sanders, Jewel's life was a testament to th...

Katricia Djon Willis, 44, Greenfield, Missouri, lost her courageous fight with cancer on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in C...
11/14/2025

Katricia Djon Willis, 44, Greenfield, Missouri, lost her courageous fight with cancer on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 in Carthage, Missouri surrounded by family and friends. She was born on June 12, 1981, in Blackfoot, Idaho, the daughter of Kenneth “Craig” Talbot and Julie Lee (Jarvis) Talbot. Katric...

Patricia Lynne Sidenstricker, 79, of Neck City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025.Lynne was born on S...
11/10/2025

Patricia Lynne Sidenstricker, 79, of Neck City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025.

Lynne was born on September 3, 1946, in Carthage, to John and Doris Welty. She grew up in Carthage and graduated from Carthage High School, where she began a lifelong journey of kindness, se...

Thomas Jensenius Douglass, 95, Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at St. Luke’s Nur...
11/04/2025

Thomas Jensenius Douglass, 95, Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 31, 2025, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center, Carthage. He was born on August 25, 1930, in Bristol, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Thomas B. Douglass and Karen (Jensenius) Douglass. Thomas's life was marked by ...

Martha LouiseCurry, a testament of faith and love, passed away peacefully October 27, 2025, at the age of 92 in Joplin M...
11/03/2025

Martha LouiseCurry, a testament of faith and love, passed away peacefully October 27, 2025, at the age of 92 in Joplin Missouri. Born on January 29, 1933, in Springfield, Missouri, daughter of the late Virgil Garland and Edna Grace (Clark) Green.

Martha was a graduate of Carthage High School...

Lloyd Aaron Kahl, 97, Avilla, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri....
10/27/2025

Lloyd Aaron Kahl, 97, Avilla, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. He was born on October 14, 1928, in Avilla, Missouri, the son of the late Herbert and Edna (McDonald) Kahl. Lloyd was a proud graduate of Carthage High School, class of 1946. His ...

Shirley Marie Evans, passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 92, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center. She was born on Dec...
10/26/2025

Shirley Marie Evans, passed away on October 26, 2025 at the age of 92, at St. Luke’s Nursing Center. She was born on December 14, 1932 south of Carthage, Missouri, daughter of John Edward and Kathryn (Williams) Hoofnagle.

She attended Erie School and graduated from Sarcoxie High School in 19...

Khanh Hai Nguyen, 74, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Tuesday evening, October 7, 2025, at the Congregation of the Mothe...
10/09/2025

Khanh Hai Nguyen, 74, Carthage, Missouri, passed away Tuesday evening, October 7, 2025, at the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer Church in Carthage. Khanh was born July 15, 1951, in Phu Tho, Vietnam, the son of Truc Ba Nguyen and Nang Thi Tran.

Funeral wake will be held at 8:30 pm, ...

David Wilson Jackson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September...
09/29/2025

David Wilson Jackson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Carthage, Missouri, at the age of 63. Born on July 6, 1962, in Camden, New Jersey, the son of the late Melvin and Barbara (Humes) Jackson. David's life was a testamen...

Stephen Paul Wampler, 77, Joplin, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital, Jopli...
09/26/2025

Stephen Paul Wampler, 77, Joplin, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. He was born on August 31, 1948, in Carthage, Missouri, the son of the late Paul and Violet (Moss) Wampler. Stephen's life was a testament to the values of kindness, lo...

Isabelle Kelley Motley entered her Heavenly Home on September 25, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born on January 11, 1...
09/26/2025

Isabelle Kelley Motley entered her Heavenly Home on September 25, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born on January 11, 1925, in a home located in an oil field in New Salem, Kansas, the daughter of Thadeus Leroy Kelley and Versie (Davis) Kelley.

Isabelle’s early life was shaped by her father’...

Alberta Lucille Brust passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Jasper, Missouri, at the age of 90. Born on April...
09/15/2025

Alberta Lucille Brust passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Jasper, Missouri, at the age of 90. Born on April 4, 1935, in Carthage, Missouri, the daughter of the late Roy and Opal (Hodge) Taylor. Alberta's life was one marked by spirited joy and a nurturing heart that touched everyone she...

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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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