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Loretta Joplin Obituary
January 5, 2026
NICKELSVILLE, VA - Loretta Salyer Lane Joplin passed away on January 5, 2026.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, with visitation at Colonial Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., followed by the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., officiated by Steve Collins. Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery, and music will be provided by her great-grandchildren, Emery, Hudson, and Lane Berry.
Pallbearers will be Mike Lane, Tim Lane, Danny Dixon, Jeff Bartlett, Zach Berry, and Keith Warner. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Seiber and Larry Vicars.
The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of Nova Health & Rehab for the compassionate care and kindness shown to Loretta during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Nickelsville or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (Memorials Processing, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959) in memory of Loretta.
Online condolences may be made to the Joplin family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Loretta Joplin.
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Teresa and Larry France
January 19, 2026
So Sorry for the family. Comfort to each of you in the days ahead.Prayers and Love.
Nancy Van Buren
January 15, 2026
To Loretta’s family: May you find comfort in knowing how much Loretta meant to so many people and how fondly she will always be remembered. She was a valued pathology secretary at Holston Valley for many years and was truly one of a kind. I know she will be greatly missed by many.
With deepest sympathy and warm thoughts.
Al and Jen Starnes
January 14, 2026
So sorry about the loss of your Mom. You and your family are in our prayers.
♥Al and Jennifer Starnes
Diane Jennings
January 11, 2026
I am so sorry for the loss of Loretta. You all will be in my prayers.
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LaVada "Sam" Bush
January 9, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I met Loretta in 2002 in Florida. I had known Marion sinsce 1952 when he was stationed at Parks Air Force Base and began attending the same church.
I have enjoyed being face book friends with Loretta this last 23 years. Her love for the Lord was bond.
I know she will be greatly missed.
June Dixon Whetsel
January 9, 2026
Charles and I are saddened to hear of Loretta's death. She was a sweet lady and will be missed by her family and friends. Our prayers are with her immediate family as they adjust to life without her. May God bless each of you.
Becky (Lane) Arrington
January 8, 2026
So sorry for your loss Loretta was a very special Lady Mike and Tim are in my prayers through this awful time All my love to you all .
Jo Clark
January 8, 2026
Very Sorry For Your Loss. Prayerful For All During This Time. May God Bless Each One. Jo Clark
Robin Wilson
January 8, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss. I reconnected with Loretta when she was a resident at Preston Place and I was working PRN as the night shift nurse. I am a former employee of HVMC from many years ago and we would talk about the "good old days" when we both worked there. She was a very sweet lady and I am sure will be missed greatly.
Lon Trimble
January 7, 2026
Loretta was loved by all of us Joplin family. She will be missed.
Glenda Smith
January 7, 2026
I am so sorry to learn this. We had some fun times while we were involved in Women's Missionary Union.
RONALD THOMPSON
January 7, 2026
To Tim and family, please know all of us in your Asheville family are holding you close to our hearts. We understand what this loss means to a family and we are here for you in anyway we can be, just reach out. Tim we love you and know you were a wonderful son to your mother especially in the very end. We are here for you.
Debra Dixon Doss
January 7, 2026
Loretta was one of a kind. A fantastic person who enjoyed life. She and I had many lively conversations. She will be missed.
Giles & Mim Hall
January 7, 2026
Mike, Tim, and family so sorry for your loss. Sending condolences. Keep the great memories close.
Ron Bradshaw
January 6, 2026
Thoughts and prayers to the family.. Due to health reasons I cannot attend the services.
Tommie Sampson
January 6, 2026
Loretta was a very special friend of mine. She will be missed...
Mike and Tim ...so very sorry for your loss...You are in my thoughts and prayers...
Tommie Sampson
Caroline Kilmer
January 6, 2026
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lisa Parks
January 6, 2026
May God bless you and your family. Loretta was a sweetheart. She will definitely be missed.
Joann Eaton
January 6, 2026
Mike and Brenda so sorry to hear about your Mother prayers for the family.
Elaine Scott
January 6, 2026
So sorry for your loss. May God hold you in the Palm of His Hand.
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