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.

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...

David Allan Stillions, 75, Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, Maple Tree Terrace Assisted Liv...
03/13/2026

David Allan Stillions, 75, Carthage, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, Maple Tree Terrace Assisted Living, Carthage, Missouri. He was born on June 22, 1950, in Pineville, Missouri, the son of the late Calvin Stillions and Cherry (Brock) Stillions.

A proud graduate of Goodma...

Janice May Brown of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Reeds, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in Joplin, M...
03/11/2026

Janice May Brown of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Reeds, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 88. Born on January 17, 1938, in South Shore, Kentucky the daughter of the late Omar Clyde and Ruth Lorena (Stevenson) Nickle. Jancie was a beacon of light a...

Lee Herron Manley, Jr., 98, Jasper, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his home. He was born ...
03/11/2026

Lee Herron Manley, Jr., 98, Jasper, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, at his home. He was born on February 16, 1928, in Maple Grove, Missouri, the son of the late Lee Herron Manley, Sr. and Ruth Irene (Shelton) Manley.

Lee's journey began as a proud graduate of Sarco...

Dixie Lou (Duncan) Wolf, 72, Red Oak, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care...
03/10/2026

Dixie Lou (Duncan) Wolf, 72, Red Oak, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2026, at Good Shepherd Community Care and Rehab in Lockwood, Missouri. She was born on August 30, 1953, in Lamar, Missouri, the daughter of the late Wanda Lou (Probert) and Orville Eugene Duncan. Dixie's life was a te...

Sharon Cathleen Cross, 62, Carl Junction, Missouri, a beacon of love and courage, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Ma...
03/09/2026

Sharon Cathleen Cross, 62, Carl Junction, Missouri, a beacon of love and courage, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, Joplin, Missouri. She was born on March 30, 1963, in Clarion, Iowa, the daughter of the late Roger Duane Cross and Catherine Ann (Craig) Cross...

Linda Turner, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in her hometown of Cart...
03/07/2026

Linda Turner, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in her hometown of Carthage, Missouri, where she was also born on September 14, 1949 the daughter of the late Kenneth and Bertha (Chastine) Pennington. Linda's life was a testament to the power of kindne...

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02/27/2026

Pending Obituary.

Lorraine Ethel Nicola, a beacon of faith and love, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri. S...
02/25/2026

Lorraine Ethel Nicola, a beacon of faith and love, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri. She was born on March 8, 1938, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late David and Edith (Garrett) Livingston. Lorraine's life was a tapestry of devotion to her family, chur...

Robert Dean Tatum, 85, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, after a long battle with ...
02/18/2026

Robert Dean Tatum, 85, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Carthage, Missouri, to Edward Clinton and Elsie May (Lown) Tatum, Robert was known for his loving spirit, strong work ethic, and deep faith. He...

JoAnna “Jody” Kyte, 89, Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, following an illness.Jody was bo...
02/12/2026

JoAnna “Jody” Kyte, 89, Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, following an illness.

Jody was born in Carthage, Missouri, on January 14, 1937, to Nadine (Russell) Dyer and John Dyer. She was the oldest of 5 siblings. Jody graduated from Carthage High School in 1955....

Ronald Lee Fenton, 87, Granbury, Texas, a man known for his loving nature, quick wit, and adventurous spirit, passed awa...
02/10/2026

Ronald Lee Fenton, 87, Granbury, Texas, a man known for his loving nature, quick wit, and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at the Courtyards at Lake Granbury, Granbury, Texas. He was born on November 2, 1938, in Webb City, Missouri, the son of the late Orville ...

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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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