LOYD BIERDEN

HOPE, Ark.—Loyd Bierden, 52, of Hope died Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009, in a local hospital. <br />Mr. Bierden was born Aug. 12, 1957, in Natchitoches, La. He was a Baptist. <br />Survivors include his wife, Sheila Emory Bierden of Hope; one son and his fiancée, Justin Bierden and Ashley Jackson of Hope; his mother, Sybil Bierden of Coushatta, La.; and two brothers, Kenneth Bierden of Minden, La., and Dale Bierden of Hall Summit, La. <br />Private memorial graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under direction of Brazzel/Oakcrest Funeral Home. <br />Visitation will be 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at Rocket Funeral Home, 233 E. Carroll St., Coushatta. <br />Online registration is at www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com. <br /> <br />