M.F. Riley's Funeral Home | Fairfax, SC

Obituary For Ret. Lt. Loubertha "Pepper" Dobson

Brunson, South Carolina

~Her Life's Journey~

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also, "John 14: 1-3

Ret. Lt. Loubertha Dobson, affectiontely known as "Pepper" and "Pep," was born to Ruby Brooker and the late Thomas Brooker on March 14, 1965, in Early Branch, South Carolina.

She attended the public schools of Hampton County and was a graduate of the class of 1983. At an early age, she confessed Christ as her Savior and became a baptized member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Early Branch, South Carolina. She also attended Long Branch Baptist Church, Gifford, South Carolina. Later in life, she joined Jackson Branch Missionary Baptist Church with her beloved mother.

In 1988, Loubertha was joined in holy matrimony to Mr. Oscar Dobson, and this union was blessed with three children.

"Pepper," spent numerous years working in retail and she found joy in helping others and meeting new people. In 2012, she found her most fulfilling career when she began working for South Carolina Department of Corrections (Allendale). While at SCDC, she earned a number of awards to include: Officer of the Quarter and Officer of the Year. She began her journey as a correctional officer, but she worked her way up the ladder, and it led her to the rankings of Corporal, Sergeant, and finally Lieutenant. She finished her career as a Unit Counselor when she retired in 2021, due to health reasons.

Pep had a true love for life. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, working, dancing, shopping, taking pictures, and providing inspiration through her Facebook posts.

In addition, to her father, she is preceded in death by her loving mother-in-law: Wilean Dobson; father-in-law: Otis Dobson, (3) Brothers-in-law: Willie Dobson, Isaac Dobson, and Joe Louis Manuel, Sr.

Ret. Lt. Dobson departed this earthly life on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Summerville Community Hospice House, Summerville, South Carolina.

Ret. Lt. Dobson leaves to cherish her memories of love: Her husband: Oscar Dobson, Brunson, SC; (2) Daughters: Tamiria (Steven) Boykin; Orangeburg, SC, and Shantia Dobson, Dallas, TX; (1) Son: Oscar Dobson, Jr., Bluffton, SC; Loving Mother: Ruby Brooker; of the home; (1) Step-daughter; Ramona Tara Dobson, Beaufort, SC; (4) Sisters; Betty Ann Brooker Manuel, Columbia, SC, Luvenia Brooker Flowers, Shaunte Jeannette (Theodore) Hale, and Luthel Brooker, all of Atlanta, GA; (2) Brothers; Thomas Brooker (Christine) Frazier, Rahway, NJ; Lane Deangelo (Lynette) Brooker, Atlanta, GA; (11) Grandchildren; Destiny, Kirsty, Remy, Kymani, JPaige, B.J., Christian, Prince, Ineshia, and Keyonna. Special friend; Haskell Fields, who was devoted to her well-being and cared for her in every way until the end; (3) Sisters-in-law: Val (Alexander) Newton, Estill, SC, Adeline (Norman) Council, Brunson, SC, and Myrtis (Frank) Williams, Denmark, SC; (4) Brothers-in-law: Otis (Deborah) Dobson, Columbia, SC, Marion (April) Dobson, Bamberg, SC., Darnell Dobson, Columbia, SC and Joe Flowers, Fairfax, SC. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.

"A SERVICE ABOVE SELF"

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Guest Book

Sorry for your loss from the Williams family

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Rest in peace my friend. Vivian Mole Kirkland- Class of 1983.

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My condolences to the Dobson family. Pepper was truly a wonderful Soul. To my classmate rest in peace sister. James Kennedy and Williams family.

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My condolences to the family of Loubertha "Pepper" Dobson....you are in my prayers. Pepper was a sweet, loving person who was always in good spirits. Whenever I saw her, she always had a big smile and kind words. Take comfort in knowing that her loving soul is now resting in peace with the Lord, and may you find strength through the love she exemplified and the life she lived. Rest Easy Classmate, Rest Easy My Friend.... Karen Gordon-Scott/Class of 1983

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I'm sorry for the loss of such a sweet cousin, who always carried a beautiful smile. God please give her children, her mother and all other family members strong strength. Love, Cousin Charmaine Brown Gadson

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Sorry for your loss,(Rejoice) heaven gained an angel. May God continue to comfort and keep you all. Love-peace-joy. Alfreda Ferguson White

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Sorry for your loss,(Rejoice) heaven gained an angel. May God continue to comfort and keep you all. Love-peace-joy. Alfreda Ferguson White

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Our Prayers Are With The Family. Ret. Captain Mary Elizabeth Miller

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My Condolences to our Family. I am so sorry to here about my cousin. Fr.Robert and Betty Anderson and Family from Glenburie Maryland.

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Ret. Lt. Loubertha Pepper Dobson. You will be miss,you always recognize us as family,I love you,gone to soon. My Condolences to my family. From your second cousin Daisy Anderson.Sip.

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You were a beautiful person inside and out. You loved your family and loved God. I love you Pepper and will definitely miss your inspirational speeches. You never spoke a negative word about anyone or anything. Your Faith was strong and you walked that! Fly high my sister, I will always cherish the memories we had❤️ Trina Brown

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A good soldier gone too soon. There will never be another like PEPPER good person in and outside.

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Prayers for her family. Ms. Dobson was the true meaning of faith and strength. I admired her so much. Sleep on soldier for you fought and good fight 🙏🙏🙏🙏

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To the Dopson family my condolences to you and your family during this time of grief know that you are not alone my prayers are with you all. 🌶 you have fought a good fight RIP. SALLIE Fennell

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I am truly saddened at the loss of my beautiful friend. From the time we started working together at Short Stop we were friends. I want to send my condolences to all of Pep's family and friends. This is a terrible blow but one thing that comforts me is knowing that she is in a much better place where there is no more tears or pain. There is no such thing as broken and the only Scars in Heaven are on the hands that hold her now. You are loved my friend and you will be very missed

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My prayers and condolences to the family. May God continue to strengthen during this difficult time. Wanda Morgan

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Our Prayers goes out to the Dobson Family. God Bless. The Geddis Family.

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I love you pepper you always encourage me on good inspiration every time we seen each other it was the hug that we gave each other was so special s.i.p. you will always remain in my heart💕💕

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May the memories of "Pepper" help you find peace. Someone so special can never be forgotten. Patrice Orr

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To a beautiful person that always showed me kindness and compassion rest in power my sister in Christ. Roy Harris.

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My Condolence to the family of Ret. Lt. Loubertha Dobson she was very special treated every one like a human being as she did her job. A wonderful person she will be deeply missed.

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I send my deepest sympathy to the family. She was an amazing and wonderful young lady. May God be with you all at this time.

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To take family in your time of your bereavement I get my condolences to you and your family she was always a very very good friend in order for many many years to the children I know it will be hard but God got your back God never makes no mistakes I know it will be hard but give it to God it will be okay R.I.P my friend From Rachel Reed ❣️🙏😊

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To the family on your time of bereavement you're in my deepest prayer to the family, I'm Rachel Reed get my condolences to the family she was a very very good friend gone too soon into her children you keep the faith I know what you're going through to lose a mother but God got your back I know it we'll be rough sometime but give it to God and keep the faith R.I.P My friend 💋❣️🙏

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My Condolences to the family I am praying for you may God watch over you all🙏🏾🙏🏾Peggy Robert's Mickell.

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To my family, I pray you will continue to find strength in this time of bereavement. I have memories that I will cherish since I was a little girl. Pep was the biggest Prince fan I know. She always had a smile and had confidence like no other. I will cherish the memories I had with her and her family in my heart forever. Pepper 🌶💜 will truly be missed but never forgotten by many. Love You Fam...Yolanda AndersonMiles and Family

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Sweet Loubertha, what a wonderful true friend, fly high special angel.

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Aunt Ruby, Nicky and the rest of my family, I love you all and I am keeping you in my prayers. Pep, my number 1 Cuz as I so affectionately called you I love you and I will miss you dearly but I am glad that you are no longer in pain. I will cherish the messages that we sent back and fourth and the conversations that we had. I will always remember that no matter what you were going through you did it all with a positive attitude and a smile on you face and always followed with a kind word. R.I.P and give my Mom a hug and a kiss for me. Love you forever. Sophia

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Vibrant you were Aunite! Your smile was a conversation alone. Facebook Queen you were always sharing your wardrobe and versatile hairstyles. We all wondered what color you ware next. Your own fashion show! Confident you were.... Blessings to my cousins,remembering God is close to the broken hearted love always your NC cousins Kisha Raymond Stephens & Sharmiece Patterson

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The life of the party 🎉 always ready to dance not to mention the fire shoe game. You will be missed by so many 🌹🕊🦋 🌶

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Praying that God comforts and strengthens you all like only He can during this time.

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Prayers to the family! If there is anything I can do please let me know. I'll definitely miss seeing your beauty on my timeline. Peggy & Fred Crumiell

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You've left your heel prints and you did it well. My biggest inspiration to even put on my first pair!!! Prayers to your loving family. Tanzy & Treniti Moore

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To my sassy sexy heels wearing full of life friend. Love you and until we meet again.

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To the family of Pepper Dobson I pray God's strength and comfort during this transition. We graduate in the Class of 83 and what I remember about her was that she had a smile that lit up a room. Now laid up for you is a crown to go with your smile. Alyce (Lisa) Williams

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My Condolence to the family of Ret. Lt. Loubertha Dobson

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My Condolence to the family of Ret. Lt. Loubertha Dobson

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To the family of Ms. Dobson, It has been a great pleasure working with Ms. Dopson, She have always been a hard worker working as yard one at Allendale C.I. We shared some special moments, but one thing I must express when she was going through whatever situation she never gave up she was determine to press her way she had faith in God and I will always love her for that. "Positive Vibes" Family hold your head up and look to hills whence ALL your help comes from God. Love Ret. Captain Selma Brabham

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To the family of Ms. Dobson, It has been a great pleasure working with Ms. Dopson, She have always been a hard worker working as yard one at Allendale C.I. We shared some special moments, but one thing I must express when she was going through whatever situation she never gave up she was determine to press her way she had faith in God and I will always love her for that. "Positive Vibes" Family hold your head up and look to hills whence ALL your help comes from God. Love Ret. Captain Selma Brabham

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My Dearest Pep. I lLove You and will miss your beautiful spirit and smile. Rest in Peace my dear friend.🌹

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Hey Pep i remember all the crazy times we had in school enjoyed sharing classes with you. You will always be remembered cause no one with an outgoing personality as yours can never be forgotten. Rest now and enjoy that heavenly retirement. We will miss you always. Patrick Chassereau & Family

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Praying for the family... We will miss you Pepper.. She was a very loving person ❤ always dressed nice and always had something nice to say. We love you and we will miss you Pepper. You are now in a better place my friend. No more pain.. Scott and Tammy Donathan...

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My prayers are with you all at this time. Pepper surely loved her family and always talked about them. I am sure she is sitting at Gods table now all dressed up and sharing a big plate of crab legs! She was always so kind to me and I will cherish the memories we had.

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Love you Pepper

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To my beautiful Sister In-Law, I have been blest to know you. You have a beautiful and loving spirit and you have always shown love to me and my family. Your family and all your friends will miss you. When I think of you , I see a beautiful smile angel, SIP my Sister.

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My Sincerest Sympathy to the Dobson Family. May you find strength, peace,and comfort in the days ahead.Ms Pepper was loved by many. Her captivating smile, her elegant style, and her daily encouraging messages will truly be missed. Hold on to the wonderful family memories you all have shared. May God continue to see you through. Tina Roberts & Family and N.O.W Organization.

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You will truly be missed momma Pepper. I will keep all of our great memories alive and know that I will always love you 💕. Thank you for loving me as your own.One of my greatest blessings was knowing you💖💖💖 Mariam Franklin

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You will truly be missed momma Pepper. I will keep all of our great memories alive and know that I will always love you 💕. Thank you for loving me as your own.One of my greatest blessings was knowing you💖💖💖

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To Pep as we affectionately called you. I will always remember you as being nice, kind, & very funny at times. You always gave positive and encouraging words. May God keep & continue to bless us with the good memories. Marion Benton

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To the family of Pepper Dobson, I offer my deepest sympathy. The love displayed by Pepper cannot be measured. She was always smiling and kind throughout the years. God chose the Best to be with him. Rest peacefully in your Heavenly Home🌸

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I would like to offer my condolences to the family of Pepper Dobson. Heaven had truly gained an Angel whose smile and kindness shined brightly. sleep in Peace my Friend🕊

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My friend Pepper you will be truly missed you always had a big smile when I see you S.I.P my friend

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My Friend, Always the same when I see you with the big smile and encouraging words.I will miss the Good Morning texts.God has a better place for you now, S.I.P. My Friend.

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I love you girl and you will be greatly missed you were the best friend a girl could ever have we will meet again in Heaven one day God Bless your family in this time of sorrow.

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The Heavens gain another angel 😇. She will be missed among the living. I will always remember her kindness, sweet smile and encouraging words. I know you having taken your position, now rest...🥰

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Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Ret. Lt. Loubertha "Pepper" Dobson. Trust that GOD will give you Comfort, and Peace during your time of bereavement. GOD LOVES YOU SO TRUST IN HIM. LOVE YOU ALL! Alicia Patterson.

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Cousin, Pep. You will be sorely missed around here. You have won your fight. To my family, I have you all in my prayers. May God continue to give you the strength needed during this time. Love, Jacquetta Boles Govan and Family

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Cousin I will miss you. I will always love you. Daisy Anderson

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To the Family of Pepper Dopson I offer my condolence may you find comfort in the days ahead

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As you mourn the loss of a very special mother, may you find strength in all of your wonderful memories you guys together. Venus B.Brooks and family.💙💜💚

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To my classmate's daughter and family I am saddened to read of my classmate's transition. She was always the same no matter where you saw her. She had a brilliant smile that made you have such an authentic love for who she was. I will continue to lift all of you in prayer. Marcella Kinard

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