Marlon Kirby "Marty" Russell, 64, passed on March 5, 2025.  He was born on December 16, 1960, in Vidalia, LA to Charles Russell and Beverly Nan Maroney. Marty was a game warden for many years and loved spending time outdoors.  He enjoyed all types of hunting and spending time sharing his knowledge with others.

In addition to his parents, Marty was preceded in death by a brother, Tommy "Red" Russell and a sister, Lazelda Nanette Morrow.  He is survived by two daughters, Jamie Sullivan and her husband, Jesse and Natasha Pham and her husband, Nich; four grandchildren, Abigail, Baylen, Evalyn and Elijah; a sister, Cheryl Wood and a host of nieces and nephews along with many extended family members.

Graveside services will be 11:00 Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Harper Springs Cemetery near Huttig, AR. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Day, Willia Dean, Jesse Sullivan, Nicholas Pham, Sam "Russell" Northsworthy and Briar Morrow.