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.

P.J. Jones, Jr., age 45, passed away at his home on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born on April 5, 1981, in Suffolk, Virginia, ...
06/19/2026

P.J. Jones, Jr., age 45, passed away at his home on Monday, June 15, 2026. Born on April 5, 1981, in Suffolk, Virginia, he was the son of Wanda Hughes and the late Peter Joseph Jones.

A 1999 graduate of Western Branch High School in Virginia, P.J., was a veteran serving his country with the ...

Betty Jean McCoy, age 97, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on June 12, 2026. She was born on October 21, 1928, in Terr...
06/16/2026

Betty Jean McCoy, age 97, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on June 12, 2026. She was born on October 21, 1928, in Terre Haute, Indiana and lived a long life marked by love, faith, generosity, and devoted service to others. She grew up during the Great Depression with hardships that would forever s...

Carol Ruth Williams, known to family and friends as Carol, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri, at the a...
06/15/2026

Carol Ruth Williams, known to family and friends as Carol, passed away on June 14, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri, at the age of 80.

She was born on March 1, 1946, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of the late John and Elda (Joeckel) Farmer, and carried the values of hard work, kindness, and dev...

Dennis Martin Lamb, 78, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on June 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 16, 1947, ...
06/14/2026

Dennis Martin Lamb, 78, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on June 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on July 16, 1947, in Girard, Kansas, the son of the late Leonard Donald Lamb and Helen Louise (Johnson) Lamb. Dennis lived a life marked by love, humor, family, and an appreciation for the people an...

Franklin Laverne “Frank” Brinson, age 88, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Oak Pointe, Ca...
06/11/2026

Franklin Laverne “Frank” Brinson, age 88, of Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Oak Pointe, Carthage. He was born on October 20, 1937, in Whigham, Georgia, the son of the late John Daniel Brinson and Claudia Irene (Walden) Brinson.

Upon completing school, Frank marr...

Helen Hubbard passed away on June 6, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri, at the age of 106. She was born on January 8, 1920, in...
06/08/2026

Helen Hubbard passed away on June 6, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri, at the age of 106. She was born on January 8, 1920, in Carthage, Missouri, the daughter of the late W. Ellis and Jane M. (McDaniel) Wright, and lived a long life marked by devotion to family, service to her country, and a spirited lov...

Alfred Clark, 71, Joplin, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 in Carthage, Missouri. He was born on December 27,...
06/05/2026

Alfred Clark, 71, Joplin, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 in Carthage, Missouri. He was born on December 27, 1954.
Services are pending and will be announced by Knell Mortuary.

Steven Howard Danner, known to many as Steve, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Sarcoxie, Missouri, at the age of 79.He wa...
06/02/2026

Steven Howard Danner, known to many as Steve, passed away on June 1, 2026, in Sarcoxie, Missouri, at the age of 79.

He was born on January 15, 1947, in Carthage, Missouri, the son of the late Howard and Lucille (Canady) Danner. He carried himself with quiet strength and lived a life marked b...

Gabriel Lane Stokes, born on April 28, 1972, in Joplin, Missouri, the son of Curtiss and Carol (Henley) Stokes passed aw...
05/27/2026

Gabriel Lane Stokes, born on April 28, 1972, in Joplin, Missouri, the son of Curtiss and Carol (Henley) Stokes passed away on May 25, 2026, in Carthage, Missouri.

Gabriel graduated from Missouri State College with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications. As part of his college experience,...

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05/14/2026

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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