8-02-2008: From Richmond, Indiana "Pal-Item" WEBSTER, Ind. -- Shirley Laswell, age 80, of Webster, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008, at Reid Hospital. Born March 9, 1928, in Rockcastle County, Ky., to Salem and Rachel Abner Laswell, he was a resident of this area since 1942. Shirley retired from Belden in 1989 after 44 years. We, the Laswell family, and those who have married into or out of it along with his friends in Christ, mourn the loss of Shirley, beloved husband to Juanita Abney Laswell and father to Glenn Laswell and his wife Blayne of Spartanburg, Deborah Sue Newton of Webster, Ronald Keith Laswell of Webster, Phyllis Kay Menefee of Burlington, Ky., and Cora Denise Smallwood and her husband Rick of Richmond. His legacy as a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church; a friend; a grandfather of 11; great- grandfather of 14; great-great-grandfather of one; brother of Allie Jane Greer of McMinnville, Tenn.; uncle to nieces and nephews; as well as his supreme diligence and generosity as a man of God will always be remembered. We shall have hope in the Lord to renew our strength as it says in Isaiah, knowing that he now soars on wings like eagles, we who are left must walk and not faint. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mamyee Laswell, Arnold Laswell, Ines Hensley, Lloyd Laswell, Wanetta Watts, and Beulah Archer; and two special nieces, Lois Simpson and June Siebert. Visitation for Shirley Laswell will be from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road W., Richmond. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, at Doan & Mills Funeral Home with Pastor Dennis Wagers and Rev. Lester Maples officiating. Burial will be in Webster Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family via the guest book at www.doanmillsfuneralhome.com