Naomi Goynes was born as Naomi Jackson on October 30, 1933 in Memphis, Tennessee to a minister father. Her first job was as a maid, but she had dreams of attending college. When Goynes attended the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, she received her teaching degree in home economics. Goynes met her future husband, Theron Goynes, in Nashville, Arkansas where they both were young teachers in 1956.
Theron Goynes was born August 20, 1929 in Texarkana, Texas. He attended college at Texas A & M University, was in the Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), served in the United States Air Force, and then became an educator. Goynes met his future wife, Naomi Jackson, in Nashville, Arkansas where they were both young teachers in 1956.
The North Las Vegas Housing Authority and residents of the Rose Garden Senior Citizens Housing Complex join forces to present a tribute to the war veterans who live there. Unveiling three flag poles and a commemorative sign are (from left) North Las Vegas Councilman Theron Goynes, Attorney General Richard Bryan, and Bob Arrington of the Housing Authority.
The city of North Las Vegas Oath of Office Ceremony. Some of the people pictured are identified as Mayor C. R. Cleland, left; Councilman Theron H. Goynes, center; and Councilman James K. Seastrand, third from left.
Black and white autographed group portrait photograph of Senator Richard Bryan with North Las Vegas Council members, circa 1989. Senator Bryan and Councilman Theron H. Goynes are third and second from the right. The autograph reads: "Theron -- Best wishes to you and the City of North Las Vegas. I enjoyed our visit -- Richard H. Bryan U.S. S."