Nassau Funeral Home

04/20/2026

Wishing one of our funeral assistants, Mr. William Godwin a very happy birthday. We hope your day as been terrific!🎂

04/20/2026

Whipp - Carolyn Whipp, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Columbia, Tennessee, after a short illness. She was born on February 3, 1944, in Jacksonville, Florida, to the late Franklin Nolan Jones and Lillie Belle Stokes Jones. Carolyn’s unwavering devotion to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, was the cornerstone of her life. She was a dedicated member of Radnor Primitive Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee and held a deep affection for her church home in Florida, Glen Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Her faith guided her every step and inspired those around her. For 54 years, Carolyn shared a loving marriage with her husband, Walter Whipp. Together they built a warm and welcoming home filled with love and laughter alongside their four children. Their front porch became a cherished gathering place where friends and family were always greeted with open arms. Carolyn had a passion for gardening and took great joy in cultivating vibrant flowers and bountiful vegetables that she generously shared with others. Her hands were rarely idle. Carolyn found fulfillment in sewing, crocheting, and reading. These hobbies reflected her creativity and brought beauty into the lives of those around her. In addition to her many talents and interests, Carolyn served as a member of the Callahan Volunteer Fire Department for 14 years. Her dedication to helping others extended beyond her family and community as she gave selflessly of her time and energy. Carolyn lived a life full of faith, love, and service that touched the hearts of all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jason Whipp; and daughter, Kelly Nelson.

Carolyn leaves behind her sons, Shannon (Robyn) Whipp and John (Cassie) Whipp; nine grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Carolyn’s Life will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Nassau Funeral Home with Elder Arnold Johns officiating. Interment will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family’s guest book.

04/17/2026

Vicki Cravey (née Taylor), age 74, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away on April 7, 2026. Born on February 23, 1952, in Pomona, California, Vicki lived a life marked by love, resilience, faith, compassion, and strength.

In 2007, Vicki was diagnosed with cancer and given just six months to live. Through her incredible strength, unwavering faith, and perseverance, she overcame that diagnosis and remained cancer-free for the rest of her life, allowing her many more cherished years with her family.

Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Gerald Taylor, and is survived by her husband, Tom Cravey; her daughter, Odessa Jones; her son, Joshua Cravey; her grandchildren, Peyton Jones and Madelyn Jones; and her expected grandson, Sager Cravey.

Vicki was a faithful Christian and a strong believer in Jesus Christ. Her faith was a steady source of strength throughout her life and was reflected in the kindness, grace, and love she showed to others.

Vicki found joy in life’s simple pleasures such as baking, sweets, shopping, going out to eat, seeing movies, listening to classic rock, spending time at the beach, and making memories with family and close friends. She especially treasured visiting her siblings and parents in California.

Vicki will be remembered for her gentle spirit and hopeful, positive outlook, which left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

The tribute above was prepared by Vicki’s loving family.

A Celebration of Vicki’s Life will be planned by the Cravey family and flowers may be sent to the Cravey residence in her memory. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family’s guest book.

04/17/2026

Reginald “Reggie” Henderson Goff passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 11, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandpa, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Reggie lived a life marked by hard work, integrity, and caring for others. He found joy in simple moments such as spending time with family, laughter with friends, and the pursuits he loved most. Reggie’s presence brought comfort and strength to those around him. He proudly served in the United States Army as an E4 from November 25, 1958 to March 3, 1960, and drove for Greyhound for 30 plus years which he had stories for days of! Reggie was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Henderson Goff; mother, Vicie Jane Carroll; loving wife, Blanche Goff; and brother, Jackie Larmar (JoAnn) Goff.

Reggie is survived by his daughters, Vickie (James) Freeman, Kathy (Darrell) Holsenbeck; grandchildren, Jennifer Kirkman, Chris (Amy) Freeman, Danielle Smith and Dale (Casey) Holsenbeck; twelve great grandchildren, Brianna Brinson, Hunter Freeman, MaKayla Brinson, Kaytlin Brinson, Cody LaFavor, Jr., Blayden Redding, Brantlee Freeman, Wyatt Smith, Waylon Smith, MaKenleigh Smith, Paige Harris and Kassidy Anderson; 4 great-great grandchildren; and several cousins and countless friends who will cherish his memory and carry forward his legacy.

Proverbs 3:1-6

My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:

So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

Proverbs 17:6

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

The tribute above was prepared by Reggie’s loving family.

A Celebration of Reggie’s Life will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home with Ronnie White officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Reggie’s honor to the USO https://give.uso.org or Community Hospice https://thefoundationcares.org/give/. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family’s guest book.

04/14/2026

As a family-owned and operated funeral home, caring and compassion are at the heart of everything we do, every single day.

Serving families across North Florida and the First Coast, we approach life and death differently. While some see the end of a life as a time for grief alone, we believe it’s also a time for reflection, appreciation, and even celebration.

Ours is a close-knit community dedicated to honoring, sharing, and preserving the amazing and inspirational stories that make up a life.

04/13/2026

Vera “Darlene” Perrigue, age 86, of Callahan, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 13, 1939, in Lyons, Kansas; the daughter of William Allen and Vera Belle (Reynolds) Coonfer. Darlene graduated from Lyons High School in 1957. She worked as an Executive Assistant for Southwestern Bell Telephone, Enterprise, and Nelnet.

On April 19, 1994, Darlene was married to the love of her life, Jerry Ben Perrigue, in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away on October 20, 2003.

Darlene loved the St. Louis Cardinals, Jacksonville Jaguars, golfing, riding her beloved horse Dolly, and spending quality time with friends and family (both human and furry). Her unwavering selflessness, gentle heart, and quick wit touched numerous lives. Darlene will be greatly missed and remain in our hearts for all our days.

Darlene is survived by her two daughters, Dana Shrader and husband, Lonnie Shrader, and Taige Haines and husband, Tim Haines.

Darlene is also survived by her four grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Justin Keach and his wife, Brianna Keach, along with their beautiful daughter, Addie Keach; Hannah Haines and her fiancé, Leslie Helmick; Kylie Keach; and Ethan Haines.

The tribute above was prepared by Darlene’s loving family.

A Celebration of Darlene’s Life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US Highway 1, Callahan, Florida 32011 with Dana Shrader officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family’s guest book.

04/10/2026

Nancy LaVerne Chapman passed away on April 9, 2026. She was born on October 31, 1934, to David Clifton Browning and Grace Thornton Browning in Raiford, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Hubert Warren Chapman, Sr. She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and held many callings over the years. When the Church first sent Missionaries to Florida, they came to the Starke/Raiford area and her family joined the church, so she has multiple generations in the church. She was baptized at 8 years old. She was a member for almost 84 years. She was devoted to her church, her family, and the Lord Jesus Christ. She has 7 children:

Daughter, Debra Darlene Dixon Deceased – Daughter, Janet Victoria Fulton (David) – Son, William Joseph Killingsworth (Patsy) - Daughter, Jennifer Rae Killingsworth – Stepson, Hubert Warren Chapman, Jr. – Stepdaughter, DeDra Lynn Kilgore (David) – Stepson, Lawrence Edward Chapman. She has 5 generations of descendants of grandchildren, great grandchildren which includes 7 great, great grandchildren with more on the way. There were 8 children born into the Browning family:

Nancy LaVerne Browning Deceased (Hubert) – Betty Ann Browning Deceased (Robert) – Carolyn Beatrice Browning Deceased (John) – Baby Browning (stillborn) – David Cecil Browning Deceased (Patricia) – Clifton Edward Browning (Beatrice) – Robert Thomas Browning (Debra) – Mary Kthleen Browning (Rodney).

The tribute above was prepared by Nancy’s loving family.

A Celebration of Nancy’s Life will be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, 3741 Heavenly Lane Hilliard, FL 32046 with Bro. Danny Mallard officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family’s guest book.

04/09/2026

Autumn Kelly, age 66, of Callahan, Florida passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Born in Coldwater, Michigan, Autumn moved to Florida with her family as a child. She spent her early career working alongside her mother, Sharon, as a loan processor, and later chose to remain home to care for her family.

Autumn had a distinct passion for taking in stray animals and dedicated herself to making their lives better. An avid gardener, she found great joy in gifting plants to friends and family and could almost always be found outside tending to her garden. Autumn faced many health struggles throughout her life, including surviving cancer twice; she fought a long, courageous battle to remain with her family for as long as possible.

Autumn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Steve; brother, Mike; and parents, Sharon and Thomas. She is survived by her children, Stephanie (Robert), Nicholas (Megan), and Jeffrey; her brother, Troy (Ellen); and her sister, Katherine. She also leaves behind five nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren, and a great-grandchild, all of whom she loved beyond words.

The tribute above was prepared by Autumn’s loving daughter.

A Memorial Service for Autumn will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home. Flower arrangements may be sent directly to the funeral home. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family’s guest book.

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

"For he taught his disciples, and said unto them, The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men, and they shall kill him; and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day." - Mark 9:31