 would pay $500 each year. Story from the Hill. Congressman Thomas Massey, Republican from Kentucky, announced the death of Rhonda Massey, his wife of over 35 years, on Friday morning. He posted on X alongside photos of him and his wife. Yesterday, my high school sweetheart, the love of my life for over 35 years, the loving mother of our four children, the smartest, kindest woman I ever knew, my beautiful and wise queen forever, Rhonda,