Obituaries 1/5/17

Larry Lunsford Galbreath
Larry Lunsford Galbreath, 75, of Jacksonville, FL passed away December 27, 2016. He was born in Madison, TN on May 1, 1941 to the late James Ernest Galbreath (Lillian Malin Galbreath) and Leona Hitt Galbreath.
Larry came to the area in 1981 from Goodlettsville, TN. He retired after 38 years of service to the railroad. Larry was a motorcycle enthusiast, master carpenter, loved camping and fishing. He was the originator of reduce, reuse, recycle and a diehard Vols fan. Larry was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Brickell Galbreath. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Aranda, Cathy Hughes (Rob), Amy Galbreath, Julie Galbreath Wolf and Melissa Jansen (Eric); brothers, Nathan Galbreath and twin brother, Jerry Galbreath (Brenda); sister, Doris Schonhoff (Clem); grandchildren, Stephen Deangelo, Ryan Kovacs, Camille Boyette, Nicholas Jansen, Clayton Aranda, Lauren Jansen and his former wife, Sara Lewis.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, January 5, 2017 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Pamela Theresa officiating. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 284-4000.

Mary H. Scala
Mary H. Scala, 83, of Middleburg, FL, passed away December 25, 2016. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000

Daniel J. Webber
Daniel J. Webber, 76, of Fleming Island, FL passed away December 28, 2016. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904) 284-4000.

Donna Killinger Canova
Donna Canova went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2016.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Levy, sisters Norma Weseman and Edith Thompson, children Steve, Judy, and Tom as well as six grandchildren Joshua, Carrie, Lauren, Daniel, Kinsey, and Elizabeth and one great-grandson, Adoniram.
Donna was born in Anderson, South Carolina and spent her first five years in Clemson, SC. Her family moved to Gainesville, Florida where she went to PK Young until she graduated from high school. Donna was in the Delta Gamma sorority and graduated from the University of Florida. She was a Gator fan her entire life.
She gave her life to Jesus at an early age at First United Methodist in Gainesville, Florida where she was eventually married to Levy Canova of Starke, Florida. Donna lived life with joy and compassion. She loved to entertain and was an excellent cook. She enjoyed arts and crafts, floral arranging, playing piano, poetry, playing cards, and teaching. She was also a Den mother.
Later on in life, Donna became a certified Master Gardener. Donna loved and served her family and her Lord at every opportunity. She filled a variety of roles in churches she attended including Orange Park United Methodist in Florida, Central United Methodist in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Grace United Methodist in Gainesville, Florida and Mount Hebron United Methodist in West Columbia. She taught children’s Sunday school and children’s church but also was involved in adult Discipleship training and teaching the Alpha course material. She was a member of The Gideons International Auxiliary.
After graduating from college and marrying her true love, Donna began a career as a school teacher. She stayed at home to raise her children before she returned to work answering questions for the IRS.
Donna also taught classes that enabled older adults to obtain their high school diplomas. Donna served on the Board at Kings Mountain Hospital and participated in the Parents advisory board at Orange Park High School. Donna was dearly loved by those who knew her and she will be deeply missed.
A memorial service is scheduled for Donna at Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church on Saturday January 14, 2017 at 3 pm with a reception after the service. Memorials can be sent to Mt. Hebron United Methodist Church, 3050 Leaphart Road, West Columbia, SC 29072 or The Gideons International.

P. Chad Bonifacino
P. Chad Bonifacino, 42, of Middleburg, FL passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 of brain trauma.
Chad was born on September 18, 1974 in Wilmington, DE to Paul C. Bonifacino, Jr. and Nancy Walton Bonifacino. He was an assistant manager at O’Reillys Auto Parts for the past three years and a member of the Clay County Cruzers. He is survived by his parents; sister, Krista R. Fordham and her husband, Scott; nephew, Tucker A. Fordham and niece, Holly M. Fordham.
The visitation was held from 6pm-8pm on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel. Funeral services were held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, January 4, 2017 in the Broadus-Raines Chapel with Pastor Rusty Williams officiating. Interment followed services at Holly Hill Memorial Park, 3601 Old Jennings Road, Middleburg, FL 32068.
Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 284-4000.

Allan Kenneth Ricketts Sr.
Allan Kenneth Ricketts Sr. passed away on December 19, 2016. Aaron and Burney Bivens Funeral Home, 529 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073, (904) 264-1233.”

Betty Jane Carlson Callahan
Betty Jane Carlson Callahan, 68, of Middleburg, FL passed away December 31, 2016 Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St., Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904)284-4000.

Carlton Lorraine Metts
Carlton Lorraine Metts, 75 of Middleburg, FL passed away December 31, 2016. Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-7720 www.RHRFH.com