Nelson Fraser Freeburg, 92, died Monday, May 14, 2012 after a brief illness. He was the son of Harry and Alice Freeburg and grew up in Memphis, attending Central High School. In World War II, Mr. Freeburg served in the Third Army in Europe under General George Patton. He always said that after surviving The Great Depression and World War II, nothing in life was worth worrying over. After the war, he and his brother, Charles Freeburg,...

Dr. Allan Granoff of Balboa Island, California, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 13, 2012, at the age of 88. Allan was born on June 26, 1923 in New Haven CT, to Samuel and Sophie Granoff. He was one of 4 brothers. Serving in the U.S. Army during the WWII, Allan saw combat in the European Theatre, including the Battle of the Bulge, with the 84th Infantry Division and was awarded the Bronze Star. Following...

Jourdan Archibald (Jack) Roane, M.D., 80, of Memphis, died at his home Sunday, May 13. He was born in Iuka, Mississippi, on November 4, 1931, to Lucy Brown Jourdan and John Archibald Roane. After graduating from Iuka High School, he attended Vanderbilt University, where he received his BS and MD degrees, and was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He served as a Major in the United States Air Force. He attended the University of Oklahoma,...

Ellen Mahoney Helms, 94, died May 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albian H. Helms, Sr. and her daughter, Eileen H. Carter. She is survived by her son, Albian H. Helms, Jr. and her son-in-law John Carter. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2012 at Calvary Cemetery. Canale Funeral Directors 901-452-6400 www...

Audrey L. Taylor died at her home May 12, 2012. She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 26, 1917 to Victor Florian Thomas and Minnie Edwina Ives. She lived in Providence and at Dennis Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the summers until she moved to Memphis, TN in 1936. In 1937 she married William Lea Taylor. They were married sixty five years and she lived in Germantown at Wildwood Farms, a noted horse farm, until the time of her death...

Robert Segal, passed away Wednesday, May 9th at the Memphis Jewish Home. Mr. Segal, who was 76, was a beloved father to Kara Segal Bierman and Marni Segal Tice. An avid golfer in his younger years he turned pro and played and instructed for several years before marrying Arlene Lerner and opening a children's clothing manufacturing company, Kidets, in Miami, Florida. Called up for active duty he served briefly in the US Airforce in Homestead,...

William Jefferson Warren, 84, spokesman, philosopher and peddler, died peacefully May 4, 2012 after a grand and full life. He was born on September 14, 1927 to Pete and Faye Warren. He was a veteran of WWII and married to his bride Hope Keller Warren for 44 years, before her death in 1998. He was the proud father of Jeff Warren (KC), Kim Henry (Curt), Susie Gilbert (Craig) and Mary Ellen Jensen (Runar). He was also devoted to his nine...

Arthur F. Hays Jr., 88, son of the late Art Hays, Sr. died Wednesday, May 2, 2012. He is survived by three daughters; Margaret Hays, Christy Hays, Misty Hays; and two sons, Steve Hays and Art Hays III. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2012 at St. Anne Catholic Church Highland with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. We love you Dad. "fatty pants" and "minnie mouse" GO TIGERS! Canale Funeral Directors 901-452-6400 www...

David Grushkin, 92, born December 19, 1919 in Denver, Colorado, died Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He is survived by his sons, Steve and Al (Debbie); his 2 grandchildren, Michelle and Michael; and his two brothers, Milt and Lee (Jean). He retired after 50 years from Southern Leather Company, where he was the 1st Million Dollar Salesman in company history, and received the Distinguished Sales Award as one of Memphis' top sales people. Dave was an...