Michael Anthony Otwell
March 28, 1984 – January 22, 2025
Michael Anthony Otwell, age 40, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
Michael will forever be remembered for his kind and loving nature. Michael loved his family, but more than anything, his beloved daughter Brooklyn. Whether they were on the ball field or getting pedicures together, the bond between them was undeniable. Michael was a wonderful father, son, brother, uncle and friend.
He loved sports, watching movies, playing golf and spending time with the ones dear to him. Growing up you could always find Michael on a court or field. He graduated from West Monroe in 2002 and was part of the national championship football team. He was also quite the home run hitter. He created so many lifetime bonds through these years. Michael held his friends close. He would give you the shirt off his back, even if it was the last thing he had to give. Michael will always be remembered by his genuine smile and his ability to bring joy to those around him. To know Michael was to love Michael.
Michael was proceeded in death by his father, James Scott Otwell, brother Jason Ferguson, maternal grandparents Billy and Roy Dancy, paternal grandfather Thomas Otwell, and special friends Ben Caldwell and DJ Ernst.
Those left to cherish his loving memory are his daughter Brooklyn, his mother Teresa Cantrell, paternal grandmother Joanna Otwell, sister Leighanna Clifton (husband Heath), brother Daniel Otwell (wife Ruby), sister Molly Rogers (husband Jarrett), nieces Rylee Otwell, Lily Clark, Margot Otwell, Mabry Cobb, Lylah Rogers and Lettie Rogers, nephews Waylon Clifton, Camdyn Clark, Kreed Delaughter, and Gus Clifton, Brooklyn’s mother Alisha Martin, special family members Jay and Nita Cantu, WH Cantrell and a host of cousins, uncles, aunts and friends.
Friends and loved ones may visit with the family from 10 AM-12 PM, Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Cedar Crest Baptist Church, located at 3245 Arkansas Road in West Monroe, LA with the funeral service following at 12:00 pm under the direction of Griffin Funeral Home.
Melvin William Boswell
July 4, 1950 – January 17, 2025
Melvin William Boswell passed away at Forest Haven Nursing Home on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was 74 years old. Melvin enjoyed all sports. He loved watching the Dallas Cowboys on television as well as baseball. He loved socializing with everyone.
Melvin leaves behind his sons, Melvin W. Boswell, Jr. (Crissy) and Sean Boswell; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother, Howard E. Boswell; sisters, Dorothy Knott, Lois Talbott, Patsy Tippett, Mary Bowen, Wanda Ridgeley; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph T. Boswell; mother, Lucille (Richardson) Boswell; brothers, Joseph Boswell and Charles L. Boswell; sisters, Shirley Windsor, Annabelle Bradshaw and Judy Tucker.
As per his wishes, Melvin will be cremated. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.