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Bennie Edward Hicks

Passed 02/20/2026

Obituary For Bennie Edward Hicks

Bennie Edward Hicks, 81, of Evergreen, a native of The Historic James City Community of New Bern, NC died February 20, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Life Care.

His Service will be held Saturday February 28, 2026 at Peopleโ€™s Funeral Home 707 Vinson Vinson Blvd. Whiteville, NC with Viewing at 11:00 AM and the Service at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

Condolences may be mailed to
P. O. Box 796 | Whiteville, NC 28472 | Tel: 1-910-642-4055 | peoplesofwhiteville@gmail.com.

He is survived by two daughters, Dr. Kereen McCullough, Baltimore, MD and Virginia Jacobs Randallstown, MD; grandsons, Trey Massey Sr. and Tarodd Jacobs both of Baltimore, Desmond McCullogh ( Enโ€™dea) granddaughter, Daylah McCullough; great-grandson, Trey Massey, Jr.; brother, Terrence Hicks (Eunice), New Bern; sister, Cynthia E. Hicks, Laurel, MD; nieces and nephews.


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Ben we use to play together in the James City Community as kids. When you found out that I had moved back home you came to see me what a good time we had talking about the good old days. Rest well my friend Joan Swindell Foy

Smitten Eard.

You have my sincere condolences Mike's Barber Shop

Smitten Eard.

May God's peace and love be with the family during this emotional time.

Vernell Hamilton

May God grant the family strength as you go through this difficult journey. My prayers are with you always.

Willie Armond

May God hold all of you in the palm of His Hand and take you all through this. With deepest Sympathy, Classmate, Shirley Jones Gillyard

Shirley Jones Gillyard

To: Terrence & Family - - Offering, Our sincerest condolences with God's Blessings. Much Love, Barbara Hawkins Perry, Donnica & D'Onnica Perry !!!

Barbara Hawkins Perry

RIP Cuz! In life and in death we belong to God!๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿพ! You have now joined the Daniel's ( his mother/ my father were cousins), ancestors.

Agnes Dunson Reid

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