Davis

Melvin “Mel” L. Davis, 80, of Litchfield, Ill., passed away at the Community Hospital of Staunton on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born Oct. 5, 1943, in Divernon, Ill., the son of the Late Walter Davis and Opal (Bandy) Davis. He married his wife of 58 years, Merry Vath, on June 18, 1966 at the Litchfield Assembly of God Church and she survives.

Melvin graduated from Litchfield High School with the class of 1961. As a young boy, he taught himself to play the guitar and he loved country music. For many years, he played in local bands.

He enjoyed playing music with his sons and wife. Mel and h...