Former Clarke Co. Sheriff Deputy passes away

CLARKE CO., Miss. (WTOK) - Longtime Clarke County Sheriff’s Deputy Barry White passed away Monday morning after a battle with cancer.

White was diagnosed with bone cancer in November 2024.

Chief Deputy Barry White had been with the sheriff’s department for more than 30 years when he retired in April 2025.

Sheriff Anthony Chancellor told News 11 that White had truly earned the title of public servant as they prepared for White’s retirement in March.

Arrangements are currently unavailable and WTOK will post the public details once they’re made available to us.

WTOK-TV sends our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Barry White in the coming days.

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