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.

Richard Lee Wolsey, Jr., 62, Carthage, Missouri, known affectionately as Rick, passed away on Thursday evening, April 23...
04/24/2026

Richard Lee Wolsey, Jr., 62, Carthage, Missouri, known affectionately as Rick, passed away on Thursday evening, April 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Rick was born on April 14, 1964, in Carthage, Missouri, the son of Richard Lee Wolsey, Sr. and Harriett Wiles.

He graduated fro...

Gayle Ann Turner, 63, Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home. She was born on November ...
04/23/2026

Gayle Ann Turner, 63, Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at her home. She was born on November 4, 1962, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the daughter of Clive H. Lorenz and Elaine M. (Crawford) Lorenz. Gayle lived a life marked by love, friendship, and a spirit of adventure that touche...

Olive Thomas, 94, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri. She was born on January 1...
04/22/2026

Olive Thomas, 94, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on April 20, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri. She was born on January 18, 1932, in Aurora, Missouri, the daughter of the late Frank Jane and Edna Mae (Harlow) Glendenning.

Olive was a proud graduate of Bolivar High School, class of 1949. She w...

Mary “Arlene” Burken, age 89, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away early morning on April 20, 2026, at Oak Pointe, Carthag...
04/21/2026

Mary “Arlene” Burken, age 89, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away early morning on April 20, 2026, at Oak Pointe, Carthage, Missouri. She was born on July 18, 1936, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of the late Alonzo Murphy and Lucille (Roth) Murphy. Arlene lived a life marked by love, faith, kindness,...

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04/20/2026

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Betty Roberta Sills was born on September 15, 1933, in Walnut, Iowa, the daughter of the late Frank and Leta (Akins) Arn...
04/19/2026

Betty Roberta Sills was born on September 15, 1933, in Walnut, Iowa, the daughter of the late Frank and Leta (Akins) Arnold, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri at the age of 92. Betty lived a life marked by steadfast devotion to God and the people she loved. Her life was guided by ...

Walter Alan “Wonka” Hubbard passed away April 12th 2026.A band alumnus of Memorial high school class 1976, Alan always e...
04/14/2026

Walter Alan “Wonka” Hubbard passed away April 12th 2026.

A band alumnus of Memorial high school class 1976, Alan always encouraged others in their musical pursuits and to be the best that they could be. He loved giving his voice to church choirs and brought his own insightful interpretation ...

Richard Hareid “Dick” Frink, 97, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home. Dick was bor...
04/14/2026

Richard Hareid “Dick” Frink, 97, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at his home. Dick was born on September 6, 1928, in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of the late Ray Franklin Frink and Ruth Wilhelmina (Hareid) Frink. He lived a long life marked by courage, devotion, and l...

04/08/2026
After a life filled with love and caring for others, Mary Louise Glauber, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully at h...
04/06/2026

After a life filled with love and caring for others, Mary Louise Glauber, of Cypress, Texas, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026. She was born on December 10, 1941 to James Marcellus Barry and Marjorie Mary (Scholl) Barry. The oldest of six, Mary Lou grew up in Dallas, Texas, and attende...

Virginia Lynne Samuel, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Carl Junction, Missou...
03/25/2026

Virginia Lynne Samuel, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Carl Junction, Missouri. Born on January 21, 1943, in Riverside, California the daughter of the late Willam Henry and Virginia Louise (Charde) Stokley. She married Howard Samuel on November 22, 1974 in...

Lurisa F. Muritok, 35, Joplin, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Missouri...
03/13/2026

Lurisa F. Muritok, 35, Joplin, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Freeman Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. Lurisa was born March 22, 1990, in Guam, the daughter of Franz Fritz Muritok and Felisa Danny Muritok.

Funeral services will be held from 10 am – 2 pm, Saturday, March 21...

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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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