JoAnna "Jody" Kyte, 89, Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, following an illness. A celebration of Jody's life will be held at 2 pm, Monday, February 16, 2026, at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. The burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery, Jasper, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Carthage R-9 Foundation in care of Knell Mortuary. Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Knell Mortuary.
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JoAnna "Jody" Kyte, 89, Carthage, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, following an illness. A celebration of Jody's life will be held at 2 pm, Monday, February 16, 2026, at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. The burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery, Jasper, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until service time at the
Published on February 12, 2026
In Memory of JoAnna "Jody" Kyte