Burlington (July 26, 2008 - 11:23PM) - Mr. Othal Gwynn Phillips, 78, passed away Friday, July 25, 2008, at 4:24 p.m. at his home following several years of declining health. A native of Caswell County, he is survived by his wife, Betty Shoe Phillips; his daughter, Betsy Phillips Steele and husband Eric of Greer, S.C.; his son, Timothy S. Phillips and wife Linda of Elon; and five grandchildren, Lauren Phillips, Ian Phillips, Harrison Phillips, Nathan Steele and Jacob Steele; two sisters, Sarah Phillips Stanfield and Dollie Phillips Johnson; and one brother, Joe T. Phillips; along with two dear sisters-in-law, and loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert P. Phillips and Dollie Powell Phillips; and three sisters and five brothers.

The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham on Sunday, July 27, 2008, from 6 to 8. The funeral service will be conducted at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham on Monday, July 28, 2008, at 11 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Paul Baker and the Rev. Rosser Clapp. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park. Other times they will be at the residence.

The family would like to thank Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance/Caswell for their professional and compassionate care as well as family and many friends for their support and personal expressions of affection during his illness.

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1. Details: Obituary of Sarah Elizabeth Phillips Stanfield (c.1916-2009).