Stories from Monday, July 6, 2009

On a night where there were just as many fireworks on the track as there were during intermission Jay Brinkley found his 40-lap drive to his liking. Brinkley took his Super Late Model to an impressive win and the $2000 top prize. Shelbyville's Daniel Miller took top time in qualifying, but problems sent him to the pits before the green flag waved. ...

Bobby Cecil Allison Sr., 67, of Shelbyville, died Saturday at his residence after a short illness. Graveside services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Willow Mount Cemetery with Jim Tedder officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Doak-Howell Funeral Home.

Gladys Hamilton McCarty, 93, of Murfreesboro, died Saturday at Middle Tennessee Medical Center. She was a native of Shelbyville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Central Christian Church in Murfreesboro, where she was a member and elder, with the Rev. Steven Odom officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Murfreesboro.