In Loving Memory~Skipper Hamilton

"Skipper was a long-time resident of Goree, a Wildcat supporter and all three of his children graduated from GHS."


MUNDAY — L.V. “Skipper” Hamilton, 80, of Wills Point, Texas, died Wednesday, May 27, 2009 in Dallas.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Benjamin Cemetery with Gene McCarty officiating. Burial will be under the direction of McCauley-Smith Funeral Home, Munday.

Survivors include sons, Terry and Eldon Roy of Wills Point; daughter, Becky Trimuar of Royse City, Texas; sisters, Dean Harper of San Angelo, Texas, and Dorothy Donowho of Grandbury, Texas; and five grandchildren.

Museum.......

HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP!

In late June an exhibit will begin at the Knox County Museum in Benjamin that will run for 6 months. Goree's spot is empty. Did I mention, empty? We are going to fill it! Right?

Well, here is how one can help. Our theme will be entertainment! (i.e. Munday's theme is school) Our claims to fame are: Movie Theater, Skating Rink, Domino Hall, Band Stand, 4th Picnics, Doodle Bug Train...am I missing any?

Let's get our memorabilia, even if it's just a story about it, and make us an exhibit. The items will be returned after being on loan the six months. Thanks bunches!

Contact Tammie Trainham: iceman@srcaccess.net

May Newsletter

We have some hot topic townkeeping issues to discuss:

~the electric company has informed us that two street lights, in particular, will NOT be replaced for six months if vandalism continues.

~don't dump trash in dumpsters unless you pay a monthly garbage fee.

~don't dump anything but limbs in the burn pile.

~Noise Ordinance: we don't need to adopt one like Munday because we already have one. Since we don't have local law enforcement, then with the last complaint a petition was brought against a case in which the offender was fined $500. Therefore, complaints are taken seriously when received.

~Animal Ordinance: the current ordinance requires property owners to have permission of neighbors within a hundred feet of your animals. Let's keep Goree a peaceful place.

~Any complaints in regards to dog or chicken fighting will be reported to PETA immediately! (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals)

'Thank you for your cooperation'.

In Loving Memory~Jewel (Reed) Thomas

Jewel (Reed) Thomas, age 89

Services: Nacogdoches, Texas, Thursday, April 30, 2009
Burial: Bomerton, Texas Cemetery, Friday, May 1, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Jewel is sister-in-law to Jeanette (Williams) Reed, Goree Class Of 1955.
Jewel is sister to LLoyd Reed, Jeanette's husband.

(LLoyd and Jeanette will not be able to make the trip for the services in Nacogdoches.)

In Loving Memory~Maria Garcia

Times Record News
Friday, April 24, 2009

MUNDAY — Maria Garcia, 73, of Goree died Thursday, April 23, 2009, at her residence.

Services are pending with McCauley-Smith Funeral Home, Munday.

In Loving Memory~Jimmy R. Stovall

Jimmy R. Stovall, 75, of Midland passed away at Midland Memorial Hospice Inpatient Unit Wednesday, April 15, 2009. The family will receive friends at Ellis Funeral Home Friday April 17, 2009 between the hours of 6:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. Memorial services will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 18, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church in Midland. Interment will follow at Goree Cemetery in Goree, Texas at a later date.

Jimmy was born March 22, 1934 in Center, Texas to the late Earl and Eunice Stovall. He was raised in Center, Teague, Henrietta and Wichita Falls, Texas. Jimmy graduated from Wichita Falls Senior High School in 1951 and Midwestern State University in 1956. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958, which included a tour of duty in Germany. Jimmy married Carol Coffman in Goree, Texas.

Prior to his retirement from ARCO in 1999, he was a geophysicist, employed with several oil companies throughout his career. Jimmy was a member of the West Texas Geophysical Society, the Midland Arts Association and First Presbyterian Church in Midland where he served as a deacon and an elder. He was a scoutmaster for Troop 85 at First Presbyterian Church for many years and was an Eagle Scout.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife, Carol Stovall of Midland; sons, Stephen Stovall and wife Valerie and their daughter, Catelyn of Seven Fields, PA.; Scott Stovall and wife Wendy and their sons, Bergen and Hutton of West Richland, WA.; brother, Jerry Stovall of Wichita Falls; sister-in-law, Jo Coffman of Munday; many nieces and nephews.

Foremost Jimmy was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Midland, P.O. Box 2621, Midland, Texas 79702, First Presbyterian Church, 800 W. Texas, Midland, Texas 79701 or the charity of one's choice.

To place on-line condolences please visit www.mem.com.

Here's Another Certification Opportunity:

Do you know what the last handful of people who have moved to Goree or who are wanting to move to Goree have in common? Retirement and Fishing!

The Legislature passed HB 1982, which creates a certified retirement community program, to be administered by TDA. The GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community Program (CRC) is a new program from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) to help Texas communities encourage retirees and potential retirees to make their homes in Texas communities. The CRC program is established to:

• promote Texas as a retirement destination to retirees and potential retirees both in and outside Texas;


• assist Texas communities in their efforts to market themselves as desirable retirement locations


• encourage tourism to Texas

Anyone interested in tackling the application form? Contact Caroline