A Franklin County man has been found guilty in the shooting death of a high school teacher at a Gretna convenience store last summer. James Mattox, 52, was convicted of second-degree murder in the death of Tony Gill, 46, who was killed at Carter’s convenience store and gas station in Gretna.

Gill was remembered as a loving father and husband who was loved by many within Franklin County High School and the greater Franklin County Community.

Tony Gill was many things in life and many people within Franklin County had positive things to say about the former educator and girls' basketball coach.

Franklin County High School announced Wednesday evening that a celebration of life will be held on Sunday in remembrance of Tony Gill.

Franklin County High School announced on Monday that Tony Gill, a special education teacher and the head coach of the FCHS girls’ basketball team, has passed away.