OUR STAFF

Richard W. Harris, Sr.
Richard W. Harris, Sr.

  • Retired - Former Owner
  • Licensed Fuenral Director
  • Licensed Embalmer
  • Chief of the Kenbridge Fire Department
  • Former Mayor for the Town of Kenbridge

Richard W. Harris, Jr.
Richard W. Harris, Jr.

  • Owner of Clarke & Staples
  • Licensed Funeral Director
  • Licensed Embalmer

Jonathan S. Sharpe
Jonathan S. Sharpe

Apprentice Funeral Director

Memorial DVD Design

Website Design & Maintenance 

Edward W. Sharpe
Edward W. Sharpe

  • Retired with over 40 Years of Service
  • Licensed Funeral Director

Glen Branch
Glen Branch

Glen has been with Clarke & Staples since 2011 assisting us with funerals, removals, maintenance, and several back office duties. If you need any assistance please don't hesitate to let Glen know as he'd be happy to help.

Irvin Hagaman
Irvin Hagaman

Irvin has been with Clarke & Staples since 2012. Irvin assists wtih funeral services and removals. Irvin is also a United States Navy Veteran and we thank him for his faithful service. If you need any assistance please don't hesitate to let Irvin know as he'd be happy to help.

Ruth Sharpe
Ruth Sharpe

Ruth is the wife of Edward and mother of Jonathan and she's been with Clarke & Staples for over thirty years. You will find her playing the piano or organ for many services along with taking care of receptionist duties at the funeral home. 

Nancy Pennington
Nancy Pennington

Nancy has been with Clarke & Staples for many years. You will find her playing the piano or organ for many services along with taking care of receptionist duties at the funeral home. 

Dare Wallace
Dare Wallace

Dare is the sister of Edward and she's been with Clarke & Staples for many years. You will find her answering the phones and attending to other back office duties around the funeral home. 

In Loving Memory - Staff Memories

  • R.E. Staples Jr.
  • E.T. Harrell
  • Burton Austin
  • John Wilkinson