Claytea Baker Newby Obituary

We bid farewell to Claytea Baker Newby of Chesapeake, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 16, 2026 at the age of 95. Claytea touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claytea Baker Newby to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her siblings, Mary Silver (D. Alvin), James Baker (D. Minnie), Russell Baker (D. Mary Ellen), Aria Earlene Owes (Camillus "Dickie"), Bernice McWilliams (D. Morris), McConnell Baker (Lula) and Carlos "Pete" Baker.

She is survived by: her husband Dr. James E. Newby, Jr.; her children, Dr. James E. Newby II (Olivia), Dr. Cassandra L. Newby-Alexander (William) and Dr. Keith H. Newby, Sr. (Peggy); her grandchildren, James E. Newby, III, Dr. Marcia Newby-Goodman, Nicole Newby, Keith Newby, Jr. and Marcella Newby; her great grandchildren, Elianna, Lia, Brayden and John; and her sister Clementine B. Ross (D. Harold) of Dorchester, MA..