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George Benge Obituary
George Steven Benge, 83, of Hertford died Friday, November 21, 2025. He was a son of the late Jess Oakes and Madge Lee Allen Benge. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Harrell Benge.
Surviving are his sons, Byron Lee Benge and Roy Steven Benge (Sarah); his special son, Tommy Hollowell; two grandchildren, Ashley Dieffenbach (Michael Mansfield) and Steven Benge (Alysa); step-grandchildren, Aaron Cox, Adam Cox (Sierra), Christian Byrum and Heather Byrum; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Cole and Bryson; and one step-great-grandchild, Willow Cox.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, November 29, 2025 at Beaver Hill Cemetery, Edenton, North Carolina officiating.
Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 1125 Harvey Point, Hertford is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com
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Upcoming Events
Nov
29
Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Beaver Hill Cemetery
476 Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Avenue, Edenton, NC 27932
Send FlowersServices provided by
Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Homes & Crematory - GatesvilleOnly 3 days left for delivery to next service.