Joni Chafton McGarrh passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, at Merit-Health River Region Medical Center.  She was 61.

Mrs. McGarrh was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Chafton and Eula Mae Massey Dedmon; grandfather, Clifton Clyde Massey Sr.; grandmother, Laura Lucille Massey; and a sister, Karen Chafton.

She is survived by her husband, Billy McGarrh of Vicksburg; son, Erik McGarrh of Vicksburg; a daughter, Laura Barlow (Jay) of Vicksburg; one grandson, Bryce McGarrh; two sisters, Donna Gray Smith, Bettye Hynum Walker; one  brother, Larry E. Chafton.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Frank J. Fisher Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.