LCJ newsletter 3-6-2025

Thursday's newsletter

Daily Bible verse

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.

Galatians 5:25

Quote of the day

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.

--Abraham Lincoln

Jacob Pinkston services planned

Jacob Pinkston funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Mallory-Martin Chapel in Spiro with Brother Jarrod Graham officiating. Burial will follow at Short Mountain Cemetery in Cowlington, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro.

Jacob was born Sept. 1, 1994, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to Shelly Marie Pinkston (Cory) and Jimmy Dale Pinkston and passed away March 2, 2025.

Survivors include his sisters Sheena Holsher and wife Sam, and Jerzee Pinkston; brother James Pinkston and wife Sheri; nieces and nephews Trinity Rhodes, Jason Pinkston, Tristan Rhodes, Tucker Rhodes and Sierra Pinkston; stepmom, Nikki Pinkston, numerous cousins, other relatives and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Pallbearers are the Ice on Fire Race Team. Honorary pallbearers are Joel Southern, Christian Jones, Jason Pinkston, Tristan Rhodes and Tucker Rhodes.

Viewing is at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home from noon until 7 p.m. Friday.

You may leave an online message at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.

Willa Sue Blaylock

Willa Sue Blaylock, 85 was born June 11, 1939 in Heavener to W.J. “Bill” and Melba “Lucy” Blaylock and passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.

Graveside services are 1 p.m. Friday at the Heavener Memorial Park. Burial is under the direction of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener.

She is survived by two brothers Jim Blaylock and John Blaylock and wife Denise; three sisters Peggy Osborne and husband Jack, Judy Sizemore and husband Gerry, and Vicki Murrell and husband Mat.

She is preceded in death by her parents W.J. “Bill” and Melba “Lucy” Blaylock; two sisters Wanda Faye Naylor and Christine Skinner; and a brother, Ronnie Blaylock.

Viewing is from 9 a.m. until noon Friday at the funeral home.

To sign Willa Sue’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.

Leo “Bud” Cosgrove

Funeral services for Leo "Bud" Cosgrove, 88, of Spiro were Monday at First Assembly of God Church in Spiro with Brother Robert Hill officiating.

Burial followed at Spiro City Cemetery, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home of Spiro.

Leo passed away peacefully Feb. 27, 2025.

Bud is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Patsy (Corley); his daughter Tawnya Akins and husband Marty; granddaughter Melanie Brunk and husband Robert; and great-grandchildren Georgia and Jameson Brunk.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Cassie Cosgrove; his birth mother, Lota Ola (Carter) Cosgrove; his brothers Scott and Gene Cosgrove; and beloved grandson, Darren Akins.

He was born in Spiro Oct. 28, 1936. In 1951, he moved to Carlsbad, New Mexico, with his family. On a visit back to Spiro, he met his wife, Patsy, at a basketball game. They married in 1959 and had Tawnya in Carlsbad, eventually moving their family back to Spiro in 1964.

Bud had many professions throughout his life. He joined the Air Force after high school and served in Korea, worked in the potash mines in Carlsbad, New Mexico, became a barber and cut hair at Fort Chaffee and at his barbershop with his brother-in-law, Dale Stout, in Spiro, worked with a land surveyor, worked as a carpenter, decided to become a lineman for OG&E at age 40, then went back to cutting hair after retirement, where he was well known for his flat tops.

He was an amateur boxer and trained many local young men at the Spiro Boxing Club in his free time. This created many lasting connections between him and his “boxing boys” that he carried with him throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, walking at Spiro Lake, carpentry, doing his daily 100 pushups, ice cream, and reading a good western. He was a lifetime member of the Spiro Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star Chapter. Bud had a quick wit and a playful spirit, always ready with a good-natured tease. He had a way of making everyone laugh, whether it was through his legendary tall tales, a well-timed joke, or his favorite catchphrases like “a dollar waiting on a dime” and “you can get glad in the same pants you got mad in.”

Bud was a proud member and deacon at Spiro First Assembly of God for many years. He always had a pocket full of Dum Dums, and over the years, thousands of suckers were passed down the pews to children during church. Bud lived his life with a steadfast faith that never wavered. His trust in God’s grace was evident in the way he loved, served, and encouraged others. While we will miss him dearly, we take comfort in knowing he is now at home with the Lord.

Pallbearers are David Kerns, Brian McKinney, Sherman Cox, Luke Stiles, Dewayne Leonard, Jeremy Harrison. Honorary Pallbearers are former OG&E coworkers and former Spiro Boxing Club boys.

Viewing and visitation is Saturday from noon until 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

You may leave an online message at www.MalloryMartinFuneralHomeSpiro.com.