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.

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.

Virginia Lee Lake McKenney, 89, wife of the late William Garrett “W.G.” McKenney, Jr. passed away Sunday, November 16, ...
11/18/2025

Virginia Lee Lake McKenney, 89, wife of the late William Garrett “W.G.” McKenney, Jr. passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 21st at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Battle Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. Friday until the time of service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the HMH Foundation. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Arthur Thomas “Tom” Tolliver, 64, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home in Cynthiana. A Gathering of Family ...
11/15/2025

Arthur Thomas “Tom” Tolliver, 64, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home in Cynthiana. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Thursday, November 20th at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home. Burial with military honors to follow in Battle Grove Cemetery. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Ronnie Lee Giles, 75, of Cynthiana, husband of the late Sandra Haviland Giles, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at ...
11/15/2025

Ronnie Lee Giles, 75, of Cynthiana, husband of the late Sandra Haviland Giles, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 19th 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.

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Doyle, 81, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Harrison Health & Rehabilitation Center in ...
11/15/2025

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Doyle, 81, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Harrison Health & Rehabilitation Center in Cynthiana. Private graveside services will be held in Battle Grove Cemetery. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Betty Marie Nolen Adams, 90, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at her home in Berry. Graveside services will be held...
11/15/2025

Betty Marie Nolen Adams, 90, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at her home in Berry. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, November 19th in the Paris Cemetery Chapel. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Linda Kay Linville Hutchison, 77, wife of Charles Ernest Hutchison, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Georgetown...
11/13/2025

Linda Kay Linville Hutchison, 77, wife of Charles Ernest Hutchison, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at Georgetown Community Hospital. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 17th at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home with burial to follow in Battle Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. Monday until the time of service. Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Today we honor all veterans who have served in our armed forces and those who are serving today.
11/11/2025

Today we honor all veterans who have served in our armed forces and those who are serving today.

10/30/2025

Catherine Ann Sagraves, 82, formerly of Carlisle, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, November 3rd at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with burial to follow in Carlisle Cemetery. A Rosary Service will be held immediately prior to the Funeral Mass at 10:30 A.M. Visitation will be 3:00-6:00 P.M. Sunday at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home in Cynthiana and after 9:30 A.M. at the church Monday. Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute are available at www.mathersgaunce.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.