Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home

Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home Nicholas County’s only locally owned funeral home with an on-site crematory. We are committed to continuing the highest standards of professional service.

From the firm's beginning as a cabinet maker in the 19th Century to the funeral home of today, Mathers-Gaunce has strived to serve families with dignity, quality service, and compassion. We are proud to be the only locally owned funeral home in Nicholas County as well as the oldest continually operated business in the community. It is our goal to provide the widest possible range of affordable ser

vices for the individual needs of those we have the privilege to serve. We also feel that each family should be treated with the utmost respect and care. Every detail of a service is personally handled by a fully licensed, experienced and caring professional

Robert Price Shearer, 61, husband of Ginger Myers Shearer, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at his home in Carlisle. Ser...
06/02/2026

Robert Price Shearer, 61, husband of Ginger Myers Shearer, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026 at his home in Carlisle. Services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 5th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home with burial following in Carlisle Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. Friday until the time of service. Memorial contributions are suggested to Oakland Mills Community Methodist Church. Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

05/29/2026

Watch the video for Tommy Gillispie

Harvey Thomas “Tommy” Gillispie, 95, of Bourbon County, husband of the late Mary Della Letcher Gillispie, passed away Tu...
05/27/2026

Harvey Thomas “Tommy” Gillispie, 95, of Bourbon County, husband of the late Mary Della Letcher Gillispie, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Willowbrook Healthcare in Carlisle. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, May 30th at Herrington Methodist Church with burial following in Carlisle Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Friday at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Herrington Methodist Church.
Complete obituary information, condolences and video tribute are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

05/25/2026
05/19/2026

Watch the video for Helen Fryman

Phyllis Jeanne Helphinstine Wedding, 93, wife of James Lee Wedding, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at her home in Nich...
05/19/2026

Phyllis Jeanne Helphinstine Wedding, 93, wife of James Lee Wedding, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at her home in Nicholas County. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 21st at Carlisle Christian Church with burial to follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens. Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Wednesday at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carlisle Christian Church. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

Helen Louise Lister McDonald Fryman, 95, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center...
05/16/2026

Helen Louise Lister McDonald Fryman, 95, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Services will be 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 20th at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home with burial to follow in Carlisle Cemetery. Visitation will be after 5:00 P.M. Tuesday. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

Kay George Shumate, 87, of Paris, wife of the late Clifford Wayne Shumate, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Baptist ...
05/12/2026

Kay George Shumate, 87, of Paris, wife of the late Clifford Wayne Shumate, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Baptist Health-Lexington. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 15th in the Paris Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Shriners Children's Lexington. Complete obituary information and condolences are available at www.mathersgaunce.com.

Our thoughts are with the family of Bruce Forsythe, our longtime friend and distinguished colleague.
04/26/2026

Our thoughts are with the family of Bruce Forsythe, our longtime friend and distinguished colleague.

Share Memories of Bruce & Support the Forsythe Family

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40311

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