Obituary

Brenda Lee Dunn

october 3, 1949 ~ may 29, 2021 (age 71)

Brenda Lee Dunn went to be with Jesus May 29th, 2021. She was born in Louisville Ky. and moved with her family to Trussville Al. in 1968. Brenda is preceded in death by her parents Tolbert Dunn, Katherine Burden Skaggs, her step-father Stanley Skaggs Sr. and her brother Bobby Horsley (Denice Horsley [living]). She is survived by her brother David Dunn (Shirley Dunn), Tom Horsley (Joy Horsley), Stan Skaggs Jr. (Joy Skaggs), and her sister Susan Skaggs Jones (Mike Jones). Brenda cared for and was loved by many nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held Saturday June 5th, 2021. We celebrate her reunion with our Lord but we will miss her love and laughter.

Daniel Lee Dean

july 1, 1956 ~ may 27, 2021 (age 64)

Daniel Lee Dean, age 64 of Elmore, AL passed away on May 27, 2021. He is formerly from Birmingham, AL. He was an mechanical engineer. He loved music and loved to sing. He was a great friend. He loved his family. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. He is survived by his wife, Mary Dean; sons, Jason Dean (Christal) and Christopher Dean (Amy); grandchildren, Andrew Dean, Alice Dean, Ellie Scott Dean and Charlotte Dean; brothers, David Dean (Ramona) and Michael Dean (Linda); lots nieces and nephews and cousins.

William C. Dickinson

april 6, 1925 ~ may 24, 2021 (age 96)

William C. Dickinson, also lovingly known throughout his life as Bill, Daddy, PawPaw and Papa was born April 6, 1925 in Decatur, AL to Edward E. Dickinson of Grove Hill, AL. and Gertrude Abel Dickinson of Birmingham. He was the baby in a family of four children. His brothers Edward and Shannon preceded him to Heaven. His sister, Lillian, is 102 and lives in the Huntsville area. Bill went Home to our Lord on May 24, 2021 at the age of 96. Bill grew up in Woodlawn and moved to Trussville with his family as a young man.He served faithfully at First Baptist Trussville, where he was a Deacon Emeritus.Bill had many admirable traits. He was a Patriot & Proud Member of THE GREATEST GENERATION. He: - Enlisted in the US Navy prior to graduation from Woodlawn High School. His mother had to sign enlistment papers for him to the join Navy. - Served as a Waist Gunner aboard a PBY Coronado Sea Plane – transporting wounded troops from Saipan to Hawaii. Bill Dickinson married Leslie Jo Carter on August 16, 1948, as soon as he returned from the war. They eloped with their parents’ blessings. He then became a diligent Sales Supervisor & Route Manager for Barber Pure Milk Company. His kids remember Daddy going to work in white uniform and thought he was a doctor. They do not remember him ever missing work, even the day after he had multiple teeth pulled. Most of all, Bill was known for his love of Jesus, and strength of faith. He wore a great big smile, and lived life listening to his generous heart. He had boundless energy, an interest in life and he showed his family that he loved them. He LOVED Jesus, Leslie, their kids and Leslie’s Chess Pie. She baked his Mama’s recipe. He and Leslie hugged and kissed every morning. He would look her straight in the eyes and tell her daily, “I love you more today than I did yesterday, darling.” He looked at God’s Creation with awe and was often heard to say, “Love It! Love it! Love it!” Bill loved traveling and being at the beach with family. He would look out from their “Baker’s Dozen” Condo in Destin and say, “See all that water? [Yes] That’s just the top of it.” He liked to make people smile. The family imagines Bill’s delight in seeing Jesus and his thrill in being with Leslie again, for eternity. Bill had and shared hope. At age 87, he told the Deacons, “Let’s keep building and growing!” He lived life to the fullest as he mentored and encouraged many. He approached life with a positive attitude. He cheered loudly at countless grandchildren events – plays, volleyball, baseball, basketball, & football games. Bill and Leslie will live on in the legacy of their four children’s families – William C. Dickinson, Jr. (wife, Debbie), Rick Dickinson, Nancy Pritchard (husband, Jimmy), and Jean Robinson (husband, Fred), and in their grandchildren – Jennifer Dickinson Hernandez, William C. Dickinson, III and Nathan Dickinson, Trey Pritchard, Carter Pritchard, Stacy Dickinson Black, Travis Dickinson, Rachel Garner and Vic Stutzman and their great grandchildren – Makayla, Samantha, and Christian Dickinson, Chase, Seth, and Trevor Black, Noah Dickinson, Leighton and Lennox Hernandez, Austin and Megan Garner, Gideon, Elijah and Timothy Stutzman, and Amelia and Mary Cillar Pritchard. If desired, please make donations to Trussville First Baptist Church.

Louis Thomas Frame, Sr.

january 4, 1940 ~ may 22, 2021 (age 81)

Frame, Louis Thomas Sr., Born Jan. 4, 1940, passed May 22, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Annie Hubbard Frame, brother Jerry Frame, sister Sara F. Jones, and nephew Chris Frame. 1958 graduate of Phillips High School, retired from Moore-Handley, Inc. and was owner of F&W Builders. Member of Central Baptist Church, Argo, AL. Survived by his wife, Carol; son, Tom, Jr., daughters Meredith Arnold (Nick) and Alea Greenslade (Eric); nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Truly a loving grandfather we all love so much.

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Charles Marvin Holderfield

may 23, 1931 ~ may 24, 2021 (age 90)

Holderfield, Charles Marvin – Age 90, went to be with Jesus May 24, 2021 at his home in Irondale, Alabama surrounded by his loving family. Charles is survived by his two sons, James Marvin Holderfield (Sue) and Harold Ray Holderfield (Teena); five grandchildren, Michelle Denard (Jon) Brian Holderfield (Julie) Mandy Holderfield, Brandy Hyatt (Eric), Chuck Holderfield (Whitney), and eight great-grandchildren. Charles loved fishing and hunting, he was active with these sports along with his family and friends as long as he was able to. He was a special and caring man and most of his friends called him Paw Paw. He worked many years at Sumiton Machine in Sumiton, Alabama and he retired from there. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife, Wynell Ryland Holderfield, his parents, Thomas Holderfield and Emma Williams Holderfield, brother, Tommy Holderfield, and sisters Mary Ruth Daniels and Mildred Clendenin,

Debbie Ingram Pugh

december 23, 1956 ~ may 27, 2021 (age 64)

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will, that we announce the passing of Debbie Ingram Pugh on May 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Ingram; in laws, Karl Eugene Pugh, Sr., Barbara Pugh and Lorraine Pugh; brother Mike Ingram and brother in laws Richard Pugh and Bruce Herndon.

She is survived by her husband, Karl Eugene Pugh, Jr.; children, Shannon (Wes) Curd, Emily (Chad) Walker, and Nicholas (Kela) Pugh; grandchildren, Madeline, Katelyn, Grayson and Bella Curd, Keller, Owen, Lawson and Sheppard Walker; mother, Betty Ingram; sister, Terry Herndon and numerous nieces and nephews. She also considered those at Agnew Jewelers, where she worked for many years, as her “extended family”, whom she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

Emelia Joan (Franklin) Wallace

january 2, 1944 ~ may 23, 2021 (age 77)

It is with a heavy heart and a rejoicing spirit that we announce the passing of Emelia Joan Wallace. She was a precious wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She went home to be with her heavenly father on May 23, 2021. She was born on January 2, 1944 in Birmingham. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Franklin, in-laws Marion and Katie Wallace her son Timothy Wayne Wallace and numerous love ones. She is survived by her husband, Marion Lawrence Wallace, her boys, Mike (Angie) and Brian (Lori), her sister, Judy Dean, her grandchildren, Heather, John, Gatlin (Walker), Braedin, Logan and Houston, great grandchildren, Gary Evan, Kayleigh, Timothy, Nevaeh, Jerimiah, Abigale, Raelyn and a host of loving Sister n Laws, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Joan loved the Lord and her family above all else she truly exemplified what it meant to have a servant’s heart, always putting others above herself. Our lives will be forever changed by her passing but we rejoice at her heavenly reward and the peace she has now with our Lord and Savior.

Jack R. Morgan

january 11, 1984 ~ may 22, 2021 (age 37)

Jack R. Morgan of Birmingham, AL passed away Saturday, May 22nd 2021 at the age of 37. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Lynn Morgan, along with sister April Morgan. He will also be sorely missed by his three fur children, Bonnie, Clyde, and Floyd. Jack graduated from Jefferson Christian Academy and continued to receive an Associates of Arts degree from Jefferson State Community College. He was currently employed by Regions Bank and previously worked at Brookwood Baptist Health, formerly Baptist Health System. He was a gadget/tech lover, cat dad, collector of childhood cartoon memorabilia, and avid Amazon Prime connoisseur. He also loved nature and enjoyed spending weekends hiking or camping. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Jack’s favorite television station, Alabama Public Television (APT) or his favorite radio station, National Public Radio (NPR).

Miriam Jeneane (Barnes) Mitchell

october 21, 1934 ~ may 21, 2021 (age 86)

Miriam Barnes Mitchell went home to be with her heavenly Father on May 21, 2021. She was born on October 21, 1934. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Lois Barnes, a sister, Brenda Harris, a nephew, Neil Harris and a great nephew, Tyler Harris. She is survived by her children, LaDonna (Joel) Moon, Joel (Renea) Mitchell, Bart Mitchell and Bret Mitchell. Grandchildren, Shea (Garret) Powell, Shelby Moon, Natalie (Craig) Connell, Heather (Brad) Smith and Britnee Mitchell. Seven great grandchildren and one on the way, and one great-great granddaughter; a sister Janis Harris, nephew, Jeff (Sandi) Harris and a host of great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Miriam Loved the Lord and everyone she met. She was a huge fan of Alabama football and enjoyed reading biographies. She had beautiful handwriting and loved to send cards to friends and family. Our hearts will never be the same without “Yaya”, but we are thankful for the wholeness and peace she has forever now with our Savior.

What is a Military Medallion, and What Does One Look Like?

When a member of the United States military dies, it’s only natural that surviving family members would want to offer the appropriate recognition and honor. One way of doing this is to ensure that the deceased’s final resting place is clearly marked with his or her veteran status.

Some military headstones and grave markers make this veteran status clear; such headstones and grave markers are made available by the VA. You can learn more by asking your funeral director or a representative of the nearest VFW or American Legion. What happens, though, when the deceased has a previously purchased headstone - one that does not specify their military service and their honors as a veteran?

For these cases, the VA also makes available military medallions, which can be adhered to the headstone to denote the veteran status of the deceased.

These medallions are small, ornate markers, and they are made to be quite durable. As you consider a military medallion for your deceased loved one, it’s important to remember that a couple of different types of medallion are available - one for all veterans and another for Medal of Honor recipients. Also note that these medallions are available in different sizes, meaning you can select the one that best fits with the headstone that’s been purchased.

You can see the options for yourself by visiting the VA website - and again, if you have specific questions about procuring or using these medallions, you can always reach out to your local funeral home director.

Don’t overlook this simple yet elegant way to pay your beloved veteran with the honor and distinction that is their due.

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205-322-0543 Martin Paul LaRussa

february 20, 1945 ~ may 27, 2021 (age 76)

Martin “Paul” LaRussa age 76 of Birmingham, AL passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 surrounded by his children. Martin was born February 20, 1945. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sandra Scarvey LaRussa; his parents, Paul Joseph LaRussa and Concetta “Jennie” LaRussa; his brother Bernard LaRussa; and his brother-in-law Gus Winstead. Martin was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church. He attended both Our Lady of Lourdes and Holy Infant of Prague for 34 years. His love for God and family was obvious to everyone and his commitment to both was his highest priority. He was the proud owner of Paul’s Hotdogs and Grill which he and his wife founded in 1993. Paul’s Hotdogs will remain open and his legacy will continue to be run by his grandson, Luke LaRussa. Martin is survived by his 3 adoring children, Connie Ruggerio (Claude); Paul LaRussa (Dana) and Angela Taylor (Nick); 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, sisters Priscilla Winstead and Frances Ann Sanders (David); a host of nieces and nephews and extended family. The funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 3, 2021, with Father Douglas Vu presiding over the service. The family will receive friends at 9:30 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 980 Huffman Road, Birmingham, AL 35215.