Phillipsburg resident Virgil H. Whitsitt passed away May 12, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 97. He was born July 6, 1921 in Phillips County, KS, the son of Carl & Ada (White) Whitsitt.

Survivors include his daughters; Lois Blakemore of Phillipsburg and Peggy Dayton of Dayton, OR; 2 grandchildren & 1 great grandchild.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. in the United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church or Hospice Services.