Jury recommends death sentence in murder of Wellborn teacher

Javon Gaston

A Calhoun County jury recommended Wednesday  that Jovon Gaston be put to death for his part in the 2011 stabbing death of Wellborn School Teacher Kevin Thompson.

Calhoun County Circuit Judge Bud Turner will hold a sentencing hearing Nov. 12 where he will hear the findings of a pre-sentence investigation and determine if the jury’s recommendation is appropriate or if he will sentence Gaston to life in prison.