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It is with deep sadness that we the members of the SCMA, Inc., and the Sixth District Morticians Association Announce.

The passing of Mr. Peter L. Gaskins age 75, of Lake City, SC, Licensed Funeral Director, Retired Educator & Principal , Community Leader, Retired Veteran and Retired Bus Supervisor, who passed on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at a local hospital.

Service & Visitation:

Incomplete:

Arrangements By:

Backus Funeral Home,LLC.,
450 North Dargan Street
Florence , South Carolina 29501
Phone: 843-662-0539.

It is with deep sadness that we the members of the SCMA, Inc., and the Sixth District Morticians Association Announce.

The passing of Mr. Peter L. Gaskins age 75, of Lake City, SC, Licensed Funeral Director, Retired Educator & Principal , Community Leader, Retired Veteran and Retired Bus Supervisor, who passed on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at a local hospital.

Service & Visitation:

Incomplete:

Arrangements By:

Backus Funeral Home,LLC.,
450 North Dargan Street
Florence , South Carolina 29501
Phone: 843-662-0539.

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South Carolina Morticians Association, Inc.,

It is with profound sorrow that we the SCMA, Inc., and District 3 Morticians Association sadly announces the passing of the Reverend William H. Cox, 79, of Anderson, SC, husband of SCMA State President Mrs. Gloria Walker Cox.

Viewing
Friday, December 25, 2020
9:00 AM ~ 11:30 AM
3:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM
​D.B. Walker Funeral Service
311 Cleveland Avenue | Anderson, SC 29624


Graveside Service
Saturday, December 26, 2020
Service: 1:00 PM
New Silverbrook Cemetery
440 E. Shockley Ferry Road | Anderson, SC 29624


​Condolences
Mrs. Gloria Walker Cox & Family
c/o D.B. Walker Funeral Home
311 Cleveland Ave.
Anderson, SC 29624
Tel: 1-864-226-4354
https://www.dbwalkerfuneralservices.com

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We the members of the SCMA, Inc., would like to wish our beautiful President Madam Gloria Walker Cox a happy 74th birthday and many more to come.

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Past National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association ( NFDMA) President

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South Carolina Morticians Association 2020 Counting Education Virtual Seminar November 16-19, 2020.

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Funeral Arrangements For Mr. William Penn Troy.

South Carolina Morticians Association, Inc.,

It is with sadness, we the SCMA, Inc., & District Six announce the passing of Mr William Penn Troy. Owner of Troy's Funeral Home of Mullins, SC & Leggette - Troy Funeral Home of Loris, SC. William was a active member of the National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association, South Carolina Morticians Association, Inc., Sixth District Mortician Association, He is Survived by his wife Vivian and 3 children. William Penn Troy Jr. , Taj Troy and Shawn Troy.

Condolences may be sent to:

C/O: Vivian Troy & Family
Troy's Funeral Home
247 NE Front Street
Mullins, SC 29574
Tel: 1-843-464-0371
www.troysfh.com

SCMA, Inc., Members of District Six Featured In Community Times Newspaper for more information please visit. www.scvillage-voices.com

Save The Date.

Have You Registered ?? For Our National Virtual Convention August 16-18, 2020.

Office of the President Gloria Walker Vessels.

The Members of the SCMA, Inc., would like to wish our state President Gloria Walker Vessels a congratulation on her Engagement.

Our State President Gloria Walker Vessels Representing at our 2019 National Convention in Mobile, AL with other Females Morticians in the Industry across the Nation.

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COVID19 Impact- Global Embalming Fluid Market Recent Industry Developments and Growth Strategies Adopted by Top Key Players: Kelco Supply Company, Arlington Bondol – 3w Market News Reports

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Open caskets may soon be allowed at N.J. funerals again, state says

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