Ronald Arthur Ketchum, 53, of Russellville, died Friday, September 19, 2008, at his home in Russellville.
The son of Walter and Mary Lucille Poindexter Ketchum, he was born March 8, 1955, in Rochelle, Illinois. He married Charlotte Vest on July 14, 1978, at Forrest City. He was a member of the Southern Cruisers Riding Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife Charolette Ketchum of Russellville, one daughter, April Brooke Ketchum of Russellville; one grandson, Donovyn Lane Ketchum of Russellville; one brother Jeff Ketchum and wife, Teresa, of Wynne; two sisters-in-law, Terry Hobson of Palestine and Tina Getchell of Palestine; one brother-in-law, James Vest and wide, Marla, of Clinton; his mother-in-law, Shirley Vest of Palestine; long time friend, Rick Briggs and wie Becky, of Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Graveside services were Monday at Oakland Cemetery. Chaplin Paul Northcutt officiated. Burial was under the direction of Humphery Funeral Service.
Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humpheryfuneral.com.
This information was taken from The Atkins Chronicle, Wednesday, September 24, 2008.

LeAnn