Person Page - 3777

     Billy Terry Thomas Jr. was born on October 14, 1958 at Princeton, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^1,2 He married Charlene Lana Wingo on November 10, 1977 at Rich Creek, Giles Co., Virginia.^1,2 Billy Terry Thomas Jr. died on January 13, 2021 at North Carolina at age 62.² He Mr. Billy Terry Thomas Jr., 62, of Hickory, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021. Billy was born Oct. 14, 1958, in Princeton, W.Va., to the late Billy Thomas Sr. and Gayle Poff Perkins. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who were his pride and joy. Billy was a true friend to everyone, who never met a stranger and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Raymond and Kathleen Thomas, who raised him; aunt and uncle, Weldon and Shelby Tiller, who loved him like a son; and grandson, Justin Laws. Survivors include his wife, Charlene Wingo Thomas, whom he married Nov. 10, 1977; two daughters, Alisha McGuire and husband, Carmen, and Michelle Yoder and husband, Jason; siblings, Valerie Holt, Sandra Workman, Tony Thomas, Timmy Perkins, and Amber Wells; grandchildren, Zachary Thomas, Brandon Yoder, Theresa Yoder and Shelby Laws; great-grandchild, Aaron Tyler Weddington; cousin, who was like a little sister to him, Connie Tiller; in-laws, Bernard and Beatrice Belcher; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. on January 17, 2021.²

     Her Social Security Number was 227-78-2503.⁵ Anne Lee Butler was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Virginia.^2,3 She was born on June 24, 1949 at Norfolk, Virginia.^1,2,3,5,4 As of December 18, 1977,her married name was Carter.¹ She married Terry Powell Carter, son of Herbert Leon Carter and Geneva Pearl "Cotton" Poff, on December 18, 1977 at Norfolk, Virginia.¹ Anne Lee Butler died on June 1, 1984 at Norfolk, Virginia, at age 34.^2,3

     Peggy Ann Hayes was buried at Indian Spring Cemetery, Punta Gorda, Charlotte Co., Florida.³ She was born on October 3, 1954 at Cherry Point, Craven Co., North Carolina.^1,2,3 As of December 19, 1977,her married name was Hurley.¹ She married John Joseph Hurley, son of Patrick Joseph Hurley and Eva Mary Poff, on December 19, 1977 at Alexandria, Virginia.^1,2 Peggy Ann Hayes died on November 27, 2015 at Florida at age 61.^2,3 She Peggy Ann Hurley, 61, of Port Charlotte, Fla., passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. She was born Oct. 3, 1954, in Cherry Point, N.C., the daughter of Robert and Margaret Hayes. Peggy was a mother; she loved her children and family without end. Her happiest times were spent out on a softball field or cheering on her children from the bleachers. Peggy was a coach, teacher, loving friend, an amazing mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and wife. She was the heart of her family and will be missed by so many. Peggy enjoyed fishing, softball, tennis, traveling and camping. Peggy will be greatly missed by her husband of 38 years, John Joseph Hurley; daughter, Ashley Elizabeth; sons, John Robert, Aaron Patrick, Jacob Raymond and Brandon Joseph; brother, Robert; sisters, Edith and Donna Lee; sister at heart, Jamie; and grandchildren, Ryan, Aaron, Juliet, Benjamin, Luke and Adalyn. on December 2, 2015.²

     John Frank Watts was buried at Kennedy Cemetery, Crany, Wyoming Co., West Virginia.² He was born on December 28, 1941 at West Virginia.¹ He married Frances Ellen "Fannie" Poff, daughter of Harvey LaFayette Poff and Fannie Sue Collins, on July 3, 1978 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia.¹ John Frank Watts died on November 24, 1998 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 56.² He John Frank Watts, 56, of Beckley, formerly of Wyoming County, was found dead Tuesday, Nov 24, 1998. Burial will follow in Kennedy Cemetery, Craney. on November 28, 1998.²

     Richard Allen Whaley was buried at Ben Hatfield Cemetery, Salt Rock, Cabell Co., West Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 290-03-8538.² He was born on July 10, 1917 at Columbus, Franklin Co., Ohio.^1,2,3,4 He married Mary Elizabeth Poff, daughter of Robert Arthur Poff and Clara Belle Atwell, on November 17, 1978 at Clintwood, Dickenson Co., Virginia.^1,5 Richard Allen Whaley died on February 10, 1999 at Branchland, Lincoln Co., West Virginia, at age 81.^2,6,4 He Richard Allen Whaley, 81, of Branchland, W.Va., passed away Wednesday, February 10, 1999 at his home after an extended illness. Burial will be in the Ben Hatfield Cemetery. He was born July 10, 1917 in Columbus, Oh., a son of the late Scott and Margaret Young Whaley. He was also preceded in death by 1 sister Mildred Hanks and 3 brothers Wilson, Gordon and Bernard Whaley. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Hatfield Whaley; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Anita Whaley of Bryan, Oh; 1 grandson, R. Brad Whaley of Bryan; 1 granddaughter, Lori Mosebach and her husband, Aaron of Kalamazoo, Mich; 1 brother, Howard Whaley of Lancaster, Oh; numerous nephews and nieces. on February 12, 1999.⁴

     His Social Security Number was 242-82-7056.⁵ Robert Sidney Poff was buried at Skyline Memory Gardens, 432 Old Buck Shoals Road, Mount Airy, Surry Co., North Carolina.³ He was born on February 17, 1948 at Winston-Salem, Forsyth Co., North Carolina.^3,6 He married Elaine Michele Edwards on February 21, 1972 at Dobson, Surry Co., North Carolina.² Robert Sidney Poff and Elaine Michele Edwards were divorced on September 18, 1978 at Wake Co., North Carolina.⁷ Robert Sidney Poff married Darlene Dawn Dowell on April 21, 1979 at Carroll Co., Virginia.¹ Robert Sidney Poff and Darlene Dawn Dowell were divorced on September 30, 1981 at Carroll Co., Virginia.⁸ Robert Sidney Poff died on May 23, 2007 at North Carolina at age 59.^5,3