Barbara J. Martin Obituary
The passing of Barbara J. Martin (Canton, Ohio) occurred on August 8, 2026. Barbara, born on January 22, 1940 in Smithfield, Ohio, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Barbara J. Martin to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carlene Sanders Tarver and Edward Newton; her daughter Sheila Sanders; her siblings, Otis Gibbs and Loretta Gibbs; her granddaughter Kayelisa Martin; and her great grandchild Omoyele Gonzalez.
She is survived by: her in-laws, Donald, Grace Martin, Donna, Walter Martin, Horace Martin Sr., Shirley, Milton Ransom, Phillip Martin, Brenda Graves, Paul Martin, Abdul, Karen Ali, Dwayne Martin and David Terrell; her husband Sherman Martin Sr.; her children, Kovetta Sanders, Shermell Martin of Atlanta, Georgia., Sherman Martin Jr., Kevin Martin and Rodney (Audra Martin); her siblings, Michele Terrell and Eric Tarver of Canton, Ohio.; and her sisters-in-law, Clara Martin, Rosie Lee Martin and Janet Martin. She is also survived by grandchildren, 11 radiant great grandchildren, and 2 inquisitive great-great grand children and a host of nieces and nephews.
