Funeral services for Marcus Martin, 46, of Ferriday, LA, who passed on Oct. 12, 2026, will be held at 11:00 AM, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at Word of Faith in Ferriday, with Pastor David Martin officiating.  Burial will follow at the Ferriday Cemetery under the direction of Concordia Funeral Home, Ferriday.

Visitation will be on Saturday, from 5 to 7PM at the funeral home.

Marcus Martin was born on July 6, 1980, in Alexandria, LA, the son of Robert Newman, Baton Rouge, LA and Patricia Martin Williams, Ferriday.

Marcus is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Lawrence Martin, Sr. & Ethel Martin, paternal grandparents: Roger & Naomi Newman. five uncles: Lawrence Martin, Jr., Eddie Martin, Joseph Martin, Joseph McCray, Jr. and Harrison Palms. One aunt, Sherria Martin.

 Marcus leaves to cherish his parents Patricia (Elmore) Williams and Robert Newman. Six sisters, Brandy Simpson (Kenneth), Taylor Newman, Shelby Jones, Robin Surie, Raven Williams and Nicole Williams. One brother, Marcus Brown. Two aunts Gladys McCray and Annie Palms, two uncles Lee Andrew Martin, Sr (Juanita) and Billy Martin, Sr. (Karen). One great uncle Leroy Henderson and one great aunt Elizabeth Calhoun. Four nieces, Laihla Davis, Jordan Williams-Tate, Laci Martin and Kalani Simpson. Three nephews Tyler Simpson, Kylan Simpson and Xavier Williams-McCray. Those near and dear; Corliss Cook, Bishop Robert Cade (who gave him the name “Babysitter”) & Betty Cade, Robbie Cade, Ferriday High School - Class of 98', Teohn Conner, Kenneth White, Shawn Davis, Kendall Watkins, Dracarl Walker, Willie Spurs, Oren Jackson, Andrew Dye and Frank Duson. A host of cousins raised like siblings and friends. 

Online condolences can be sent to www.concordiafuneralhomeinc.com