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The caring personnel at Griffin Mortuary provide serene and well-maintained grounds made to meet the needs of every family and to commemorate the lives of people buried on the grounds. The memorial service director will certainly guide you through all facets of the program; including memorial service flowers, casket choices, appropriate music selection, and local accommodations. Trust is their top concern and they specialize in custom funerals, basic cremation, grief support, urn selection, and military memorial services including offering veteran burial flags. The professional, devoted staff can assist you in making funeral service agreements, funeral preparation, and talk you through cremation options.

09/22/2025

In Loving Memory of Charles Lynn Hoffman
August 12, 1964 - September 9, 2025

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Charles Lynn Hoffman, 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. Private Disposition under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Charles Lynn Hoffman was born on August 12th, 1964, in Cochran, Texas to Claudie Charles Hoffman and Velma Joyce Sullivan.

Charles Lynn Hoffman was loved by many.

Charles is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Ann Tatum Boyd, his son Jamar Cook, his two grandchildren Ryan Boyd and Kendra Haskins, and his sister Kimberly May.

Charles is survived by his sons Rodrick J. Boyd and James Haskins, his grandchildren Anthony Boyd, Hallie Haskins, Hunner Haskins, and Caden Jamar Haskins, his great grandchildren Kehlani Haskins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

09/22/2025

In Loving Memory of Teresa E. Young

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Teresa E. Young, 51, transitioned from this life to her eternal life. Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, at 1 pm at Mt. Olive Baptist Church Slaton. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitation will be held Monday, September 22, 2025 from 3 pm to 5 pm at Griffin Mortuary. Teresa E. Young was born in Idabel, OK on June 19th, 1974, to Lester Harris and Mary L. Eason. She moved to Wichita Falls, TX where she graduated high school. She then moved to Slaton, where she made it her home.

Teresa is preceded by her mother Mary Louise Eason, her father Lester Harris, her brother Jimmy Noble, Reggie Harris, and Christopher Lewis.

Teresa is survived by her husband Alvin Young, her four daughters, her sisters Teresa Ann Harris, Salethia Harris, Chaunta Blake, and Lashunda Jordan, her brother Ronnie Leifert, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

09/19/2025

In Loving Memory of Tommy D. Lethridge, Jr.
January 6, 1946 - September 10, 2025

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Tommy D. Lethridge, 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 10th, 2025. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 20th, 2025 at 11 am at St. John Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitations will be held Friday, September 19th, 2025 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Griffin Mortuary. Tommy D. Lethridge, Jr. began his legacy on January 6, 1946, in Baileyville, Texas in Milam County. He was a precious gift from God to Tommy D. Lethridge, Sr. and Johnnie M. Williams Lethridge. His parents were inspired by the Holy Spirit to introduce Tommy to Christ and compelled him to seek a relationship with God. Tommy received his formal education in the LISD schools graduating from Dunbar High School in 1965. Tommy continued his education at Prairie View A & M University, and he graduated in 1969 with a BA degree in Industrial Arts. In January of 1970 Tommy married his high school sweetheart, Jossie Harris. To this union two children were born, Portia D. Lethridge and Kevin D. Lethridge. Tommy began his work career in the automotive industry with White Swan Foods (later became U.S. Foods) and retired from U.S. Food Service in 2008 after working 36 years.

Tommy loved fun with his family and friends. He coached adult and youth soccer teams, he was a fisherman, he was a gardener, he loved sports (an avid Dallas Cowboys fan), and he loved traveling with his family to cheer on the grandchildren. His spiritual life was parallel to his personal life. He was faithful and dedicated to his church, St. John Baptist Church. Tommy did not hesitate to serve wherever God called him to serve. He was ordained as a deacon and soon became chairman of the deacon board. He was a dedicated Sunday School superintendent and teacher, and he was an astute usher and later became president of the City-Wide Ushers.

Let us not forget however the most powerful charge and assignment God gave him that earned Tommy the “Best Church Bus Driver” medal of honor, and his dedication and tireless devotion to the youth department and St. John Baptist Church for over 45 years. Tommy was the church bus driver and he was meticulous about the care of the bus taking care of all bus maintenance from oil changes, license tags, tires, insurance, and cleaning.

Tommy is preceded in death by his father Tommy D. Lethridge, Sr., his mother Johnnie M. Lethridge, his brothers Zebbie D. Lethridge, Sr. and Jesse Lethridge, his sister Linda Lethridge-Johnson.

Those left behind to cherish his memory, his wife Jossie Harris-Lethridge, his daughter Portia D. Lethridge, his son Kevin D. Lethridge, his sister Mary Vivian Lethridge-Hollins, his brother Marvin W. Lethridge, his grandchildren Devin J. Lethridge, Devon Wright (Sierra), Corinne D. Lethridge, Selah J. Hewitt, Demetrius J. Hewitt, Jahon T. Lethridge, and Alea A. Lethridge, his great grandchildren Aria Wright and Elijah Wright. Blessed with a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

09/18/2025

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Lee Roberts
May 13, 1955 - September 7, 2025

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Jimmy Lee Roberts, 70, passed away on Sunday, September 7th, 2025. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 20th, 2025, at 1 pm at First Baptist Church, Hale Center. Interment will follow at Hale Center Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 19th, 2025, from 3pm to 5pm at Griffin Mortuary. On May 13,1955 Jimmy Lee Roberts was born and raised to the parentage of Mr L.D and Alvessie (Young) Roberts in Hale Center, TX. Jimmy's enthusiasm for automotive work, sparked by his father at a very young age and shared with his five brothers, became a lifelong passion. After attending Hale Center High, he served honorably in the United States Navy from 1972 to 1974. Following his military service, he obtained his truck driver's license and became an over-the-road long-haul truck driver; he also worked as a general laborer before retiring to Hale Center, Texas, where he spent his later years with his wife Norma Jean Johnson.

He is preceded in death by his mom Alvessie (Young) Roberts, his dad Mr. L.D Roberts, his daughter Latricia Roberts, his brothers Tommy Roberts, Melvin Roberts, Henry Roberts, & L.D. Roberts, his sisters Velma Roberts & Opal Roberts.

Survived by his wife Norma Johnson, Hale Center, TX, his daughters Celeste Simon and Nakia Roberts, Fort Worth, TX, his brother Milton Roberts, Lubbock TX, his sisters and brothers in Love Dorris Wilson, Marilyn Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Vanessa James, Ocie Johnson, W.H. Johnson, and Lee Briggs, 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.

09/04/2025

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Maudie Smith
June 25, 1940 - August 23, 2025

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Mrs. Maudie Smith, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. Celebration of Life Services will be held Friday, September 5th, 2025, at 11 am at St. Matthews Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Ralls Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Viewing will be held Thursday, September 4th, 2025, from 3 pm to 5 pm at Griffin Mortuary. Mrs. Maudie Smith was born on June 25th, 1940 to Alonzo Owens, Sr. and Earla Jefferson.

Mrs. Maudie is preceded in death by her father Alonzo Owens, Sr., her mother Earla Jefferson, her granddaughter Tamashea Duncan, her grandson Donnell Johnson, her brothers Alonzo Owens II, Earnest Owens, and Jack Anderson, her sisters Lonnie Jackson and Gladys Anderson.

Mrs. Maudie leaves behind to cherish her memory, her daughters Carolyn Robinson and Sheridda Thomas, her sons Kirby Thomas (Veronica) and William Thomas (Chie), her sisters Thelma Thomas, Mary Morris, Martha LaMar and Lynda Levels, her brothers Eugene Brown, Vernon Anderson and Karl Anderson, her grandchildren TaShanda (Zuberi), Toddrick Thomas, LaToya (Trey), Cedric Humphrey (Abrisha), William Thomas, III, Wynomi, Wilchandra, Naya, Jerrandi, Jerick, and Brodrick Robinson (Kathy), thirty-two (32) great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

09/04/2025

In Loving Memory of Deven L. Peppers

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Deven L. Peppers, known to many as “Too Aktive or Texas” passed away on August 22, 2025, at the age of 28. Born in Lubbock Texas, Deven was a loving husband, devoted father, amazing son, proud brother, fun Uncle, and a loyal friend to all who knew him. From a young age, Deven showed fearless determination; whether it was riding a big kid’s bike without training wheels at the age of four, running off to the park with a basketball bigger than him, or doing backflips off rooftops just to prove he could. He lived boldly and pushed boundaries, proving that size and struggles couldn’t stop greatness.

At 12 yrs old, he moved to Colorado Springs, where he continued to inspire others with his energy. After graduating, Deven’s life took on even greater meaning with the birth of his beautiful daughter Nayely Peppers in 2016. Becoming a father grounded him, and everything he did from that point forward was driven by love for her and the life he wanted to build. His passion for music never faded; he stayed dedicated to his dreams while uplifting everyone around him. He believed in helping others win, always encouraging family and friends to keep going, no matter what life threw their way.

Before leaving this world, Deven made a complete 360 in his life; focused, growing, and walking a path that made his family and friends incredibly proud. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Russell and Mary Elliott. His paternal great grandfather Calvin Tucker. Paternal Great great grandmother Imer Brooks.

He is survived by his loving wife Shauntece, his beautiful daughter Nayely, and His granny Arnette Tucker, who meant the world to him. He leaves behind both of his parents, his mama Melissa Freeman and his pops Andre Peppers Sr. His mother in law Laurie Hadley and father in law Evangelo Hogan. His paternal grandmother Lori Peppers. A plethora of siblings who adored him which includes his sisters, Alexis, Brittany, Dyamond, Azane, Spiritual, Natavain, Skyhl, Willow and Cora. His brother’s Andre’ Jr , Samuel, Malachi, KyVondre’, Aaron, ShaiKeam, Jakeevian, LaMarion, Dre’, DeAndre’, Andre’ II, Azarius, Tony, and D’Von. His beautiful nieces Xai’lynn, Aurora, Saviyah, Sidnee, Nikki, Laniyah, Rhionnie, Solana,Xy’ani, Rose and Ayanna. His handsome nephews Le’Vion, Bray’den, Ja’Cion, Jhuntae, Za’khi, Princeton, Khalid, Prestege, Dre’stein, Kaceyon, Julian, Derek, and Tristan, Who looked up to him as more than just “Uncle D.” He leaves behind his two aunts MaryAnn Garcia and Constance Peppers and his three uncles Cory Peppers, Erasmo Renteria and Antonio Renteria,

God Mom Denise Garcia and plenty of cousins who he loved deeply and many great aunts and uncles that meant so much to him and friends.

Honorary Pallbearers are Samuel, Macario, LeMarion, Le’Vion. Pallbearers are Andre Jr., KyVondre’, ShaiKeam, Tony, Treshon, Nathan, JaKail, Da’sean

His love, loyalty, and strength will continue to live on through us all. Though his time here was short, Deven lived a life full of purpose, passion, and love. He reminded us to chase our dreams, protect our people, and never stop believing in ourselves. His light will never dim, because he lives on in every beat, every memory, and every life he touched.

Rest in peace Deven; your legacy is forever and will be carried on through your music and our memories . We love you and will miss you dearly.

Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 1 pm at St. James Baptist Church. Private Disposition under the direction of Griffin Mortuary.

09/01/2025

In Loving Memory MarQuisha Renee Moody
June 20, 1983 - August 24, 2025

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MarQuisha Renee Moody, 42, passed away on Sunday, August 24th, 2025. Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, at 11am at Church of the Nations. interment will follow at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitations will be held Monday, September 1st, 2025 from 2 pm to 4 pm at Griffin Mortuary. MarQuisha Renee Moody was born June 20th, 1983, in Lubbock, TX. She was the daughter of Brenda and Hezzie Nichols. MarQuisha attended public schools in Lubbock and graduated from Monterey High School in 2001.

She accepted the Lord at a young age and was very strong in her faith. MarQuisha was very active in her church and community.

At a young age, MarQuisha began working as a Sunday School Teacher at Lyons Chapel Baptist Church, while still in high school. After becoming a member of Community Baptist Church, she began to work in the youth department in various roles, including Vacation Bible School, Sunday School as well as Wednesday night youth meetings. She truly had a servant’s heart and love for the young people, and they loved her! MarQuisha had the sweetest, most caring spirit.

After graduation from high school, she enrolled at Texas Tech University, where she met the love of her life, David Moody, III. They were so in love and inseparable! The romance led to matrimony. They married on August 14th, 2004.

MarQuisha and David were married 21 years and were blessed with three beautiful children, David, IV (deceased), Zeniyah Micole and Zyren DaQuis.

MarQuisha went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University in Psychology. She later earned her master’s degree from Lubbock Christian University in School Counseling.

MarQuisha was a Special Education Teacher at Coronado High School and Estacado High School. She was a school counselor from 2020-2025, in Lubbock ISD.

MarQuisha is preceded in death by her mom Brenda Nichols, her maternal grandmother Shirley F. Johnson and her son David, IV.

MarQuisha is survived by her husband David, III, her two children Zeniyah Micole Moody and Zyren DaQuis Moody, father Hezzie Nichols (Twila), her grandparents Cliffton L. Johnson, Charles and Benny Washington, her sister Zezzie Nichols, her sister in love D’Metrice Askew (Michael), in-laws David and Vivian Moody, special aunt Michelle Hunter, special cousins RuniQua Powell (Willie), Kayla Wynn (Greg) and Jayden Davis, her special nieces Zynea Monette and Liyah Askew and Keyziyah Manahan, and a host other relatives and friends.

08/28/2025

In Loving Memory of Marquis Thomas
April 25, 1981 - August 18, 2025

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Marquis Thomas, 44, transitioned from this earth to eternal life on Monday, August 18th, 2025. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August 30th, 2025, at 1 pm at Triumph Baptist Church, Slaton, TX. Private Disposition under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Marquis Thomas was born on April 25th, 1981 to Bobby Don Pegues and Della Mae Thomas.

Marquis liked to hear and make music. He loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren, he loved to play games, eat, and barbeque. He enjoyed movies. He was a man of few words, he was simple and genuine. He was the most humble man, he appreciated the little things. If you needed anything he would help anybody. He was a man of his word.
He is preceded in death by his mother Della Mae Thomas and his brother Bobby Don Jr.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Valerie Thomas, his daughters Alysha Thomas and Asia Thomas, his son Marquis Andre Thomas, Jr., his sister Christi Pegues, his grandchildren Levi Hunter and Symphony Hunter, his nieces alexis Chapman, Genesis James, and Jasmine Vela, his nephews Darius Brown, Elijah Almanza, Trystam Anderson, Joshua Vela, and J.D. Vela, and a host of other relatives and friends.

08/28/2025

In Loving Memory of Jimmy Ross
September 27, 1954 - August 25, 2025

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Jimmy Ross, 70, passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2025. Private Disposition under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Jimmy was born in Corpus Christi, TX to Helen Sherman and Willard Ross on September 27th, 1954, and raised in Slaton, TX. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1973. Married Melanie in 1974.

He worked 29 years at Fleming Foods, and 17 years at Affiliated Foods. Retired in 2022 where he enjoyed spending time with family, doing yard work, watching sports, NASCAR, and loving on his dogs.

Preceded in death by his mother, Helen Sherman; father, Willard Ross; brother, Ronnie

Survived by his wife, Melanie Ross, daughter, Carie, sons, Brandon (Timothea) and Sheldon (Sonya), multiple grandchildren, and great grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.

08/27/2025

In Loving Memory of Lester Earl Admas
February 15, 1961 - August 16, 2025

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Lester Earl Admas, 64, passed away on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 at 2 pm at Hope Deliverance Temple. Interment will follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitations will be held Friday, August 22nd, 2025 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Griffin Mortuary.

Earl was born in Lubbock, Texas to Ester V. and Charlene Jackson on February 15th, 1961. Earl attended Roosevelt High School. He was employed by Wilbert Vault Co. for many years, until his retirement.

Our brother enjoyed being around family. He always reminisced about the past. He loved family gatherings and being around friends. He loved his “Me” time, kicking back and enjoying life. He was also a great dancer on the dance floor and never missed a beat.

When he was really feeling good; his favorite saying was “Already,” you knew he was feeling good and the party was about to start. Everyone knew he was the life of the party. He will truly be missed by all who loved him.

Earl is preceded in death by his father Ester V. Jackson, his sister Linda Wallace, and his brothers James Earl Jackson and Bimbo.

Earl leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother Charlene Jackson, daughter Lakesha Minner, his sons Kendtric Minner and James Earl Adams, his sisters Mary Session, Tonnie (Timothy) Sheppard, Lena (Cedric) Girdy, Loretta Adams, Deshawn Bobo, Rosie, Rosalyn, Yvette Robinson, and Lena Mae Clay, his brothers Sly (LaToya) Jackson, Todd (Isabel) Jackson, Michael (Melissa) Jackson, 9 grandchildren, his special friend Simon and his beautiful wife Angela, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

08/27/2025

In Loving Memory of Lawrence “Paw Paw” Brantley

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lawrence “Paw Paw” Brantley, born on August 25th, 2006, in Lubbock, Texas, at just 18 years old. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at 1 pm at St. Luke Baptist Church.Interment will follow at the City of Lubbock Cemetery under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitations will be held Friday, August 29th, 2025 from 5 pm to 6 pm at Griffin Mortuary. Lawrence left this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and loyalty.

Lawrence attended Monterey High. “Paw Paw” was a very high-spirited person who loved to laugh and prank his siblings. His smile would light up any room he walked in.

Lawrence was extremely talented as a point guard in basketball but was just flat-out raw on the football field. Although he played the positions of running back and safety, he was good at every position.

Paw Paw was a very loving father and a very loyal friend. He had a deep love for his family but shared an extremely unique bond with his siblings, mother, and father.

If one were to speak with the adults in his life – such as coaches, teachers, and mentors, they would gladly say, “Lawrence was a very respectful young man.”

Paw Paw will be remembered for his fly swag, funny sense of humor, infectious smile, and loyalty. His love will continue to live on in the hearts of all of his family and friends.

Lawrence is preceded in death by his great grandmother Ms. Willie “Cookie” Brantley, great grandmother Cindy Kate Foster, his baby cousin Nicholas “Baby Nick” Hodge, his cousin Aaliyah Traylor, his auntie Mona Austin, and his uncle Marshone Sheppard.

Lawrence is survived by his father Lawrence Brantley (Ashati), his mother Myesha Thomas (Terry), grandmothers Amberlene Brantley and Detrease Thomas, his grandfathers Lawrence Ward “BB” and Donald Walker (Shanna), his daughter Leiani Adame, Laniya Brantley, Ran’asia Williams, Sa’niya Brantley, Bri’ele Davis, Zyrin Brantley, Kamri Brantley, Genesis Brantley, Farrian Taylor, LaTraviah Brantley, Lyric Hodge, Giovanni Brantley, and Ze’courian Brantley, his half brothers Dametrius Willis, Davante Stidam, and Byron Stidam, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and close friends.

08/27/2025

In Loving Memory of Donald James Bailey
November 18, 1960 - August 16, 2025

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Donald James Bailey, 64, transitioned from this earth on Saturday morning August 16, 2025. Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at 11 am at One Way C.O.G.I.C. Private Disposition will follow under the direction of Griffin Mortuary. Visitations will be held Wednesday, August 27th, 2025 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Griffin Mortuary. Donald James Bailey was born on November 18, 1960, to Geneva Barrow and James Earl Bailey. At this time, they were residents of Slaton, Texas. At an early age Donnie obeyed the Gospel and gave his life to Christ. He was baptized at Triumph Baptist Church in Slaton, Texas.
He attended school in Slaton and graduated from Slaton High School in 1980. He worked for Texas Tech University for over 29 years and retired from his position as Fiscal Plant Operator in (2022).

On January 16, 1988, he was united in marriage to Sharon Green. “Donnie” enjoyed watching football, watching church online as well as attending his local church, One Way Church of God In Christ. He loved listening to gospel music. He loved his family and was always concerned about how everyone was doing. He was willing to help others in any way he could.

He was preceded in death by his Father (James E. Bailey), Mother (Geneva Barrow), Daughters (NaQuilla Bailey and Anquenette Bailey), Brothers (Edward E. Bailey and Kevin P. Bailey) and Sister (Gwendolyn Qualls-Cook)

He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Sharon Bailey, his Special adopted daughter- (Shaquonder Cephus-Green), his Grandson and granddaughter. Mourning Donnie’s passing is also his Sisters (Patricia A. Shields, Houston, TX) (Lisa K. Bailey – Plainview, TX), his Brothers (Vincent E. Bailey, White Settlement, TX) (Bradley C. Bailey, Haltom City TX). He also leaves to mourn his passing a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

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