Russell Ham Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Russell Ham of West Monroe, Louisiana, born in Lake Village, Arkansas, who passed away on May 11, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mickey Eunice McGhee and Jewel Harold Ham. He is survived by: his wife Lavinia Ham of West Monroe, Louisiana.; his daughters, Shannon McMillon of Farmerville, Louisiana and Michelle Thornton (Lee Thornton) of Meridian; his grandchildren, Kinsey Rohrer (Michael), Madi Grace Schaefer (Campbell), Hannah Thornton and Lachlan Thornton; his great grandchildren, Cleo Mae, Lewis Rohrer and Monroe Schaefer; his son Michael Allan Ham of West Monroe; his grandchildren, Katelyn Ham and Mackayla Ham; his son Christopher Ham of Monroe; his grandchildren, Aidan Ham (Anna), Hudson Ham and Remi Ham; his brother Bruce Ham (Brenda) of Monroe; and his nieces and nephews, Mary Johns and Erin Harper.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations toward arrangement expenses be made through the "Family Pay" option at the top of this webpage.