Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home

Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home Harrison County’s oldest and most affordable funeral home. Continuing a legacy since1888. Learn more about our funeral services.

When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock—24 hours a day, 7 days a week—to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service.

12/27/2025

Carolyn Rose Smart Petitt, 82, wife of Robert “Bob” Petitt, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at her home in Carlisle. Services will be 5:00 P.M. Sunday, December 28th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 3:00 P.M. Contributions to the funeral home to assist with arrangements are greatly appreciated by the family. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

12/25/2025

From Drake-Whaley-McCarty FH and the Gaunce Family, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas!

12/19/2025

Alan Wayne McClure, 79, husband of Patricia House McClure, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 23rd at Carlisle Christian Church by Rev. Steve Smith. Burial with military honors will follow in Longview Cemetery at Bethel, KY. Visitation at the church will be after 5:00 P.M. Monday, concluding with Masonic Rites at 7:30 P.M. Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute are available at www.mathersgaunce.com

Robert Clay Vires, 60, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at his home in Harrison County. Following cremation the ...
12/19/2025

Robert Clay Vires, 60, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at his home in Harrison County. Following cremation the family will hold a celebration of life in the spring. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com

Stephanie Marie Brunker Welch, 54, wife of Tracy Welch, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at her home in Harrison Co...
12/16/2025

Stephanie Marie Brunker Welch, 54, wife of Tracy Welch, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025 at her home in Harrison County. There will be a gathering of family and friends 3:00-6:00PM Saturday, December 20th at 219 South Walnut Street, Suite 1, Cynthiana, Kentucky 41031. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Jodi Lou Sexton, 54, of Cynthiana, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. A memorial se...
12/12/2025

Jodi Lou Sexton, 54, of Cynthiana, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, December 13th at Cumberland Pentacostal Church in Harlan County. She will be inurned along with her father in the Creech Cemetery. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

12/07/2025

Podcast Episode · Remembering A Life · 12/04/2025 · 12m

Mark David Ward, 57, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home in Harrison County. Following cremation, Mark will...
12/02/2025

Mark David Ward, 57, passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at his home in Harrison County. Following cremation, Mark will be inurned on his son's grave in the Georgetown Cemetery. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Catherine “Kitty” McKee Darnell, 93, wife of the late James Southey Darnell, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Ha...
11/29/2025

Catherine “Kitty” McKee Darnell, 93, wife of the late James Southey Darnell, passed away Friday, November 28, 2025 at Harrison Nursing & Rehabilitation in Cynthiana. Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, December 3rd at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home with burial to follow in Battle Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. Wednesday until the time of service. Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Katherine Gardner "Kitty" Lake, 47, daughter of Sue Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025. A memorial service w...
11/28/2025

Katherine Gardner "Kitty" Lake, 47, daughter of Sue Lake, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 13th at Cynthiana Presbyterian Church. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

11/27/2025
Robbin Lynn Callen, 64, of Cynthiana, wife of Edwin Callen, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Harrison Memorial H...
11/18/2025

Robbin Lynn Callen, 64, of Cynthiana, wife of Edwin Callen, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. A Gathering of Family and Friends will begin at 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, November 25th at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home and concluding with a Time of Remembrance at 6:00 P.M. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

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41031

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At Drake Whaley McCarty Funeral Home in Cynthiana, Kentucky, we do, indeed, try to offer you a home—a comforting and inviting place to gather in remembrance and celebration of lives lived well. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations.

Licensed staff members are available around the clock—24 hours a day, 7 days a week—to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.