Dennard First National Funeral Home

02/28/2026

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Funeral services for Mr. Donald Gene Bennett Jr.,71, of Winnsboro, LA. will be held at 2pm, March 2,2026, in the chapel of Dennard First National Funeral Home, with Bro. Scott Fletcher officiating. Visitation will be 5PM-8PM, Sunday March 1,2026, in the chapel, all under the direction of Dennard Fir...

02/06/2026

In today's world, where many of us would rather avoid the topic of death in every way, people don't realize why the funeral matters and the important role it plays in grief and healing. If you'd like to learn more about the value of having a service to meaningful honor a loved one's life, click the link to learn about 4 reasons why the funeral matters!

Many people don't realize the value of the funeral and the role it plays in healing. Click to learn why 4 reasons why the funeral matters!

02/02/2026

Did you know that Groundhog Day stems from the holiday Candlemas? Apparently, a superstition in Germany stated that if an animal saw its shadow on Candlemas (February 2), there would be six more weeks of winter. When settlers came to the United States, they brought the practice with them! Do you know any other random facts about Groundhog Day?

02/01/2026

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Funeral services for Linda Faye Jones Zumbro, 80, of Baskin, will be held at 200pm, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in the chapel at Dennard First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro with Pastor Brian Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Rayville Masonic Cemetery. Visitation will be at 100pm, Wedne...

02/01/2026

This month, we celebrate the amazing achievements and contributions of African Americans and recognize their strength, resilience, and accomplishments through every challenge. We're particularly grateful to Garrett Morgan, who invented the three-light traffic signal (red, yellow, green), for making our streets so much safer, even 100 years later!

01/31/2026

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Funeral services for Mr. Gene E. Beaird, 81 of Winnsboro, LA will be 11 AM Monday, February 2, 2026, at Wayside Pentecostal Church with Rev. Tommy Cotton officiating, interment to follow in Providence Memorial Cemetery, visitation will be from 10 am until service time Monday at the Church all under

01/30/2026

Offering condolences can feel a little uncomfortable, especially when you're not sure what to say. But with a little knowledge and a dose of compassion, you can send a meaningful message. For help with sending condolences via text or direct message, click the link!

Would you like to send a condolence to a friend via text message or DM? Check out this article for sample text and etiquette tips!

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

Would you like to learn more about the intricacies of Jewish funeral customs? Check out this informative article about 10 traditional Jewish funeral practices and their role in the grief journey.

Curious about traditional Jewish funeral customs? Check out this informative article about 10 traditions you'll see practice in Judaism.

01/23/2026

The time after losing a loved one is stressful and filled with emotion, which can lead to family disagreements – especially if the deceased’s wishes are unclear.

By preplanning your funeral, you make sure that your family knows your wishes. That way, when the time comes, all the decisions will already be made, and your family will have peace of mind knowing your wishes are being followed.

To learn more about preplanning, give us a call at 318-435-4565. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

01/22/2026

https://www.dennardfirstnational.com/obituary/georgia-pendleton

Funeral services for Mrs. Georgia Anne Pendleton, 79, of LaPlace, LA will be 1 PM Friday January 23, 2026, at Dennard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ryan Walker officiating. The family will receive friends from 1230 until service time Friday at the funeral home, interment will follow in Indian Creek

01/20/2026

https://www.dennardfirstnational.com/obituary/evelyn-hickingbottom

UPDATE: SERVICES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED

Service will be at 2 pm Wednesday January 28, 2026; Visitation will be 1 pm until time of service at the funeral home!

Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Hickingbottom, 92, of Newellton, LA will be 10 AM Monday, January 26, 2026, at Dennard Funeral Home Chapel Winnsboro, LA with Rev. Kelly Clark and Rev. Brandon Jones officiating interment to follow in Harris Cemetery Crowville, LA, visitation will be 9AM until servic...