Roy "John" Newby

Mr. Roy (John) Newby, of 1345 County Road, Chatham, Virginia departed this life Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his residence.

Born December 14, 1941in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Douglas and Queen Martin Newby. He was married to Marie Newby, who survives.

He was a member of Hopel Chapel Baptist Church, a member of the choir, male chorus, he also sing with Tarpley Soulettes, Joy Bells, before forming his own group The Mighty Wonders and Tawain Harper for 39 years.

In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons Roy Newby Jr., of Danville, and James Newby (Paula), of Roanoke; a daughter, Lillian Perry, of Danville; one brother, James Myers(Kathy), of Danville; a sister, Gaynell Williams, of Augusta, GA; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren;  nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. from Howerton Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Walton, Eulogist. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the residence of Mrs. Louise Scates, 2892 Irish Rd. Chatham, VA.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Newby family.

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