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.

Stanley A. “Butch” Houston, Jr., 85, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at CHI St. Joseph Hospital. He was born March 12...
03/25/2026

Stanley A. “Butch” Houston, Jr., 85, passed away Monday, March 23, 2026 at CHI St. Joseph Hospital.

He was born March 12, 1941 in Cynthiana to the late Stanley Ammerman Houston, Sr. & Lillian Montgomery Houston. Also preceding him in death were his beloved sister, Sara Frances Houston Marshall, Richmond, KY and an infant son, Stanley A. Houston, III.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Norma Wheeler Houston; son Steven W. Houston; daughter, Karen R. (Aaron) Boggs; and nieces, Kimberly Wilson and Whitney Cox.

Butch graduated from Cynthiana High School in 1959 and attended Eastern Kentucky University. He proudly served in the Army 1963-1965. He was an IBM retiree, a farm owner and an usher at First Methodist Church in Cynthiana for over 60 years.

Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday, March 30th at First Methodist Church of Cynthiana by Dr. Ted Beam. Burial with military honors will follow in Battle Grove Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:30 A.M. Monday until the time of service.

Steven Clay Shepherd, 69, of Corinth, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Following...
03/24/2026

Steven Clay Shepherd, 69, of Corinth, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Following cremation, the family will hold a memorial gathering in the near future. Inurnment will be in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

03/15/2026

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03/12/2026

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Neva Chamberlin Lanning, 100, passed away March 9, 2026 at her home in Harrison County. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Frida...
03/10/2026

Neva Chamberlin Lanning, 100, passed away March 9, 2026 at her home in Harrison County. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, March 13th at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home with burial to follow in Battle Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be after 6:00 P.M. Thursday.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Bluegrass Hospice Care or Harrison County Senior Citizens. Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Brendan Joseph Koss, 29, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his home in Harrison County. The family will privately hon...
03/10/2026

Brendan Joseph Koss, 29, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at his home in Harrison County. The family will privately honor Brendan’s life. Memorial contributions are suggested to Bluegrass Care Navigators or Make a Wish Foundation. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Nolan Myers Smith, 64, of Cynthiana, husband of Kimberly Young Smith, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Baptist ...
02/26/2026

Nolan Myers Smith, 64, of Cynthiana, husband of Kimberly Young Smith, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Baptist Health-Lexington. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, February 28th at the Christian Faith Center with burial following in Battle Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. Saturday until the time of service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Christian Faith Center. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

James William “Jimmy” Howard, 89, husband of the late Mary Burden Howard, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Cedar...
02/23/2026

James William “Jimmy” Howard, 89, husband of the late Mary Burden Howard, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus. Services will be 8:00P.M. Thursday, February 26th at Drake-Whaley-McCarty Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 5:00 P.M. A private family burial with military honors will be in Battle Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

02/12/2026

Gregory Allen Alexander, 57, son of Farrell & Joyce Williams Alexander, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 16th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home with burial to follow in Carlisle Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. Monday until the time of service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the National Alliance on Mental Health. Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

Sylvia Ann Robinson Doolin, 67, wife of the late Charles Glenn Doolin, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her home...
02/04/2026

Sylvia Ann Robinson Doolin, 67, wife of the late Charles Glenn Doolin, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at her home in Sunrise. Following cremation, a private family service will be held in the Battle Grove Cemetery. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

Roger Wayne Soard, 69, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. A private burial will be held on the family lot in Lower Cu...
02/01/2026

Roger Wayne Soard, 69, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. A private burial will be held on the family lot in Lower Curry Cemetery. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com.

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.

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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.