Suddenly can't delete photos from iPhone photo library

Can't delete individual photos (no trashcan icon or Delete button appears)
Can't delete entire albums (Edit button appears above album list, but clicking it gives no red "-" icon beside each album name)
iCloud sync has long been disabled; I sync via USB cable
Any ideas?
~Patrick

Photos in Photo Library must be removed by unchecking the folder(s) containing the photos on the Photos tab of yor iTunes sync settings and syncing your phone. (Only Camera Roll photos can be deleted directly from the phone).

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