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Marvin Davis Obituary

Marvin R. Davis, Sr.

Marvin R. Davis, Sr., 84, of Amherst, Va., passed away on September 15, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on December 2, 1940, to the late Lucille and Jessie Davis. He was the husband of the late Mary Scott Davis.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Mount Olive Baptist Church, 160 W. Court Street, Amherst, VA 24501 at 2 p.m.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, Va., is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The News & Advance on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Raymond III "Winky" & Scottie B Ferguson

September 21, 2025

Our Prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

Jacqueline Canada

September 20, 2025

My Condolences to friends and family may the lord strengthen and comfort you in your time of sorrow.

GARRY J Johnson

September 20, 2025

My prays goes out to the Davis Family , during this sad timeLisa, Bubby & Kim< I been knowing your family for 56yrs and I will miss your Father dearly.He was a very good friend and aFather figure to me . May he rest in peace .

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