Washington, District of Columbia
Donald S. Phillips, who had a 50-year career as a reporter, editor and columnist, died September 23, 2025 in McLean. He was 83 and had suffered a number of health problems in recent years. Don was born on June 10, 1942, in Birmingham, AL, to Lucile (Pettus) Phillips and Seybirt Phillips. After...
Read MoreDon Phillips was a really good guy with a great sense of humor who graced a profession not known for either. It was my great good fortune to have known him when we both were young UPI reporters.
Gene Gibbons
October 08, 2025 | Friend
Don Phillips had a sweet southern accent that embraced everyone he worked with. He helped all the newbies covering the capital how to do it. It was a joy to work with him.
Judi Hasson
October 05, 2025 | Work
