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.

01/19/2026

Connie Lynn Cannon, 72, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026 at her home in Cynthiana. Services will be 7:00 P.M. Thursday, January 22nd at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 5:00 P.M. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

Hershel Holland, 76, of Cynthiana, husband of the late Janet Lee Huff Holland, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 a...
01/15/2026

Hershel Holland, 76, of Cynthiana, husband of the late Janet Lee Huff Holland, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Robertson Co. Health Care in Mt. Olivet. Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 24th in the Battle Grove Cemetery Meditation Building with inurnment to follow. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Gregory Allen Nease, 63, of Cynthiana, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Georgetown Community Hospital. A memorial ...
01/14/2026

Gregory Allen Nease, 63, of Cynthiana, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Georgetown Community Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 17th at Cumberland Pentecostal Church. Following cremation, Greg will be inurned in the Nease Family Cemetery at Blair. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Judith Ann Benson Rawlings, 76, wife of the late Earl Glenn Rawlings, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at her home ...
01/10/2026

Judith Ann Benson Rawlings, 76, wife of the late Earl Glenn Rawlings, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at her home in Cynthiana. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held 5:00-7:00 P.M. Monday, January 12th at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home. Following cremation, Judith will be inurned at Battle Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

01/09/2026

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01/01/2026

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Melissa Reneé Watkins, 51, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at her home in Cynthiana. A celebration of Melissa'...
12/31/2025

Melissa Reneé Watkins, 51, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at her home in Cynthiana. A celebration of Melissa's life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, January 10th at Ruddles Mill Christian Church. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

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.

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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.