Pee Dee Homegoing Services This Week

November 14, 2022
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Calvin Wilson, II, October 12, 1972 - October 31, 2022

Mr. Calvin Alexander Wilson II, son of the late Calvin Wilson and Pontheola Edwards Wilson was born on October 12, 1972, in Florence, South Carolina. He was called into eternal rest on Monday, October 31, 2022, at his home in Prince Frederick, Maryland.

From a young age, Calvin loved God, nature, music, sports, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and most of all, people. He was meticulous and organized. Calvin loved all of his cousins, who were more like siblings, like Kimberly, whom he talked to often and the JMG kids (Johnnie Mae’s Grandkids), where he asserted himself the title of “the heavyweight champion of the Earth, better known as the oldest.”

Calvin had a love for comics and especially the character Schroeder from the comic strip, Peanuts. He also had a wonderful sense of humor. He would often tell knee-slapping jokes and have people crying from laughter. He was very close to his friends, whowere like brothers, Myron Frierson and the late Yohance McClain, and Nathaniel Xavier Baggit.

Calvin graduated from the Wilson High School Class of 1990 and served as the Senior Class President. He played the trumpet on the Wilson Marching Tiger Pride Band and also played varsity basketball. After graduation from Wilson, Calvin matriculated to Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he continued his love for music and nature by being a member of the International Institution of Sound Marching Band and majoring in Biology. While in Charlotte, Calvin was initiated into the Charlotte Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Fraternity, Incorporated.

During high school, Calvin started his career early by working in athletic shoe stores. While in college, he managed a shoe store in Charlotte. He also played the piano and loved to sing. He performed at many weddings.

After graduating from JCSU, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, he worked at Duke Power in the lab before transferring to a DuPont lab in Richmond, Virginia. Calvin later transitioned into education, spending the bulk of his career as a science teacher, girls’ basketball coach, and mentor. Once he left education, he spent time working at Planet Fitness before just recently finding his calling at Maryland Eye Associates as an Optical Technician.

Calvin leaves behind to cherish his memories: his son, Xavier Randall Wilson; his loving mother, Mrs. Pontheola Wilson; three siblings, Ms. Madeline Wilson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mr. Carlos (Darla) Wilson of Columbia, South Carolina, and Mrs. Chrystal Wilson (Christopher) Lewis of Florence, South Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Walter Lee McDuffie, Jr., February 3, 1946 - November 4, 2022

Brother Walter Lee McDuffie Jr. was 76 and departed this life Friday November 4, at his home in Marion County. He was the husband of Rosa Mae McDuffie, the father of Angela Hill, Shawn McDuffie, Wanda Nichols, Dr. Trinnette Nichols and Patricia Gibbons. You may visit the family at 125 Pee Dee Circle, Marion.

Due To Rain - Funeral Services Are Moved To Jackson & Mcgill Funeral Chapel on Thursday November 10, at 2:00 pm. INTERMENT will be held at the Devotion Gardens Cemetery. Services will be live-streamed on the Jackson & McGill Facebook Page.

The family of Brother Walter Lee McDuffie Jr. in consideration of the current health crisis facing our world, nation, state, and local community, will hold a 100 person or less funeral service for their loved one with interment immediately following. While the McDuffie family would love to be surrounded by your presence, they acknowledge the health risks to family, church members, friends, and particularly to those who are most vulnerable to this disease, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions.

Mother Minnie Bell Crawford, June 5, 1929 - November 5, 2022

Mother Minnie Bell Crawford was 93, and departed this life on Saturday November 5, in Marion County. She was the mother of Gladys Pee, Calvin Crawford, Christy Cochran, Sharon Crawford, Reginald Crawford and Corey Crawford. You may visit the family at 2520 Lebby Dr. Mullins (Rains Community).

Funeral services are scheduled to be held at the Bethlehem AME Church, Rains on Monday November 14, 2022 at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest St. James AME Church Memorial Garden.

The family of Mother Minnie Bell Crawford in consideration of the current health crisis facing our world, nation, state, and local community, will hold a 100 person or less funeral service for their loved one with interment immediately following. While the Crawford family would love to be surrounded by your presence, they acknowledge the health risks to family, church members, friends, and particularly to those who are most vulnerable to this disease, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions. What the family needs most at this time are your prayers and understanding. Thank you for your concern and cooperation

Joseph Kenneth Holton, November 10, 1970 - November 6, 2022

Brother Joseph Holton was 51, and departed this life Sunday November 6, in Florence County. He was the father of Quanisha Holton, Ladasha Holton and Marquise Worley, the son of Joseph and Comelena Bethea.

Funeral services are scheduled to be held at the Jackson & McGill Memorial Chapel on Tuesday November 15 at 2:00 pm. He will be laid to rest at Jackson & Daughters Cemetery.

The family of Brother Joseph Holton in consideration of the current health crisis facing our world, nation, state, and local community, will hold a 100 person or less funeral service for their loved one with interment immediately following. While the Holton family would love to be surrounded by your presence, they acknowledge the health risks to family, church members, friends, and particularly to those who are most vulnerable to this disease, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions. What the family needs most at this time are your prayers and understanding.

Thank you for your concern and cooperation.

Shirley Ann Parsley-Foxworth, March 3, 1947 - November 6, 2022

Sister Shirley Ann Parsley Foxworth was 75, and departed this life Sunday November 6, in Marion County. You may visit the family at 110 Fladger St. Marion. She was the mother of Sherry Curry, Michael Foxworth, Steven Parsley and Renee Foxworth.

Funeral services are scheduled to be held at the Bethlehem Baptist Church on Wednesday November 16, at 2:00 pm. She will be laid to rest at Jackson & Daughters Cemetery.

The family of Sister Shirley Ann Parsley Foxworth in consideration of the current health crisis facing our world, nation, state, and local community, will hold a 100 person or less funeral service for their loved one with interment immediately following. While the Foxworth family would love to be surrounded by your presence, they acknowledge the health risks to family, church members, friends, and particularly to those who are most vulnerable to this disease, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions. What the family needs most at this time are your prayers and understanding.

Thank you for your concern and cooperation.

Ronnie Benjamin, November 6, 2022

Ronnie Benjamin of Darlington transitioned on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
The family will receive friends at 2606 North Governor Williams Highway, Darlington, SC

Due to COVID-19 precautions, please wear a mask.

Please keep the family of Ronnie Benjamin in your thoughts and prayers.

Viewing at Mt. Olive Word of Life Church on Friday, November 11, 2022 from 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Funeral Service at New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday November 12, 2022 at 1:00pm

Burial at New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday November 12th, 2022.