Extracted from The Franklin Sun (Winnsboro, LA)
Thursday, May 12, 1955

Luther J. Wheelus

Funeral services were held for Luther J. Wheelus, 59, in the Temple Baptist church at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10. The Rev. H. K. Stringer officiated, assisted by the Rev. Claud Hughes.

Mr. Wheelus, well known Winnsboro resident, died May 9 at his home on Steele street.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Winnie R. Wheelus, Winnsboro, two daughters, Mrs. Pansy Sanders, Fairbanks and Mrs. Ethel Ladd, Ipava, Ill; one brother, Henry Wheelus, Winnsboro, his mother, Mrs. J. J. Wheelus, Winnsboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Interment was in the Oak Grove cemetery near Winnsboro under the direction of First National Funeral home.