Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home

10/29/2026

Michael Howard Taylor, 67, of Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Cynthiana. Mike has been buried on the family lot in Carlisle Cemetery. A memorial service will be planned in the near future. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

10/21/2026

Tammy Lynn McCall, 60, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at her home in Cynthiana. A gathering of family and friend will begin at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, October 25th at Drake-Whaley-McCarty FH and conclude with a time of remembrance at 4:00P.M. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.drakefuneralhome.com

10/19/2026

Watch the video for Jose Martine Loera Diaz

10/19/2026

Reno Frank Runck, III, 81, husband of Betty Louise Stevenson Runck, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026 at his home in Nicholas County. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, October 24th at Cross Acres Farm, 1350 Lake Road, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 31st at Spring Grove Funeral Home, 4389 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45223, with a reception following from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M. In tribute to his dedication as an arborist, please consider planting a tree or contributing to a reforestation project. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

10/16/2026

We are happy to announce a new and improved web site that went active earlier in the week. The new site has a brighter look as well as more user friendly options in the way of communication with us and families we are caring for. All previous obituaries were supposed to carry over, however since it is overly burdensome for us to check all the obits since 2005, we ask that you please check your loved ones obituary and if it isn’t on to please contact us and it will be republished.
Thanks,
Brent & Emily

Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home offers compassionate, affordable funeral services. Trust our experienced team to support your family during difficult times.

10/15/2026

Watch the video for Fred Burnaw

10/14/2026

Robert Gayle "Bobby" Brady, 89, of Nicholas County, husband of Phyllis Doyle Brady, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Willowbrook Health Care. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 17th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will follow in Carlisle Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Friday evening. Memorial contributions are suggested to Headquarters Methodist Church or Bluegrass Hospice Care. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

10/13/2026

Jose Martine Leora Diaz, 20, of Nicholas County, passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Monday, October 19th at Carlisle United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Carlisle Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. Monday until the time of services. Memorial contributions to the funeral home to assist with final arrangements are greatly appreciated by the family. Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

10/12/2026

Watch the video for Luther Tincher

10/12/2026

Fred Lee Burnaw, 93, of Carlisle, husband of the late Marjory Miller Burnaw, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Cedar Ridge Health Campus in Cynthiana. Services will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 15th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home Burial will follow in Carlisle Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon Thursday until the time of service. Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute area available at www.mathersgaunce.com