Addison Jean Puckett is the 2022 DeKalb County Fairest of the Fair

July 12, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

18-year-old Addison Jean Puckett is the 2022 DeKalb County Fairest of the Fair.

Puckett, daughter of Jimmy and Anita Puckett of Smithville, won the crown Monday evening during the annual pageant held on opening night of the DeKalb County Fair in Alexandria. There were eight contestants. She will also represent the DeKalb County Fair in the state pageant.

Puckett succeeds the 2021 Fairest of the Fair, Ellisyn Kelsey Cripps, the 19-year-old daughter of Troy and Jamie Cripps of Smithville.

First runner-up in the Fairest of the Fair event was Kenlee Renae Taylor, the 17-year-old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville.

Second runner-up: Katherine Grace Colwell, 18-year-old daughter of Trent and Christie Colwell of Smithville.

Third runner-up: Alexis Grace Atnip, 19-year-old daughter of Veronica and Gary Johnson of Smithville

Mackenzie Leigh Sprague of Smithville was fourth runner-up. She is the 18-year-old daughter of Wanda Sprague.

The title of Miss Congeniality went to Caitlin Elisabeth Washer of Smithville, 17-year-old daughter of John and Karey Washer and Charlise Washer.

18-year-old Ellie Elizabeth Webb was named Most Photogenic. She is the daughter of Cindy Webb and C.D. Webb of Dowelltown.

The other contestant was McKenzie Faith Sanders, the 17-year-old daughter of James and Misti Sanders of Smithville.

The schedule of Fair events tonight (Tuesday) is as follows:

Tuesday, July 12:
*Little Mister for contestants ages 4-6: 6:00 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion
*Little Miss for contestants ages 4-6 following the Little Mister Pageant
*Mrs. Fair Queen for contestants up to age 54 at the Lions Club Pavilion following the Little Miss Pageant
*Miss Senior Fair Queen for contestants ages 55 and older at the Lions Club Pavilion following the Mrs. Fair Queen Pageant
*Corn Hole Tournament: 7:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion (There were no cash winners Monday night)

Visit the DeKalb County Fair website at the link below for information about renting booth space, being a sponsor, entering pageants and shows, entering exhibits and events. The contact person and phone number for all of these are listed on the website at
www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com/

July 12, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

The 2022 Junior Fair Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is Allyson Roxanne Fuller.

The 16-year-old daughter of Anthony and Amanda Fuller of Smithville was among ten young ladies ages 13-16 who competed for the crown Monday night at the DeKalb County Fair.

She succeeds the retiring Junior Fair Princess, Keara McKinsey Milligan of Smithville. Milligan is the 15-year-old daughter of Josh and Cyndi Milligan.

The first runner-up was Cali Agee, 14-year-old daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Agee of Smithville.

Second runner-up was Addison Isabella Kyle of Smithville, 15-year-old daughter of Kimberly and Cory Crabtree and Jamie and Christy Kyle.

Averie Nicole McMinn of Smithville was third runner-up and named Miss Congeniality. She is the 14-year-old daughter of Jake and Amanda Franklin and Nathan McMinn.

The fourth runner-up was Kenadee Rose Prichard, 13-year-old daughter of Luke and Jodee Prichard of Alexandria.

The title of Most Photogenic went to Kaylyn Isabelle Prichard, 13-year-old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.

Other contestants were Ellabeth Ferrell, 13-year-old daughter of Steven and Amy Ferrell of Smithville; Jasmen Faith Chapman, 15-year-old daughter of Debbie Milles and Jamie Chapman of Smithville; Lily Cantrell, 15-year-old daughter of Andrea Page and Rocky Cantrell of Smithville; and Hayley England, 13-year-old daughter of Robert and Stephanie England of Smithville.

July 12, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

21-year-old Carly Breana Tipton of Smithville was crowned the first ever Miss Fair Queen on opening night of the DeKalb County Fair Monday evening. She was also named Miss Congeniality.

This pageant featured three young women in the contest for those ages 21-54.

First runner-up in the pageant was 21-year-old Abigail Hope Taylor and 22-year-old Erica Paige Hatfield was second runner-up. Taylor was also awarded for Most Photogenic.

Tipton is a native of Jamestown. She was brought up in a military family which later played into her decision to serve in the United States Army. She is the sixth-generation service member of her family and the first female to do so. Carly was raised on a farm. She and her boyfriend now share an enthusiasm for the Tennessee Walking horse and aspires to begin showing. While she did not grow up in DeKalb County, the beautiful scenery and community have captured her heart over the past year, and she intends to make it her permanent home. She is currently employed with Hywater Title in Smithville.

Taylor was born and raised in DeKalb County. She is a 2019 graduate of DCHS and a 2021 graduate of TCAT where she earned her certification in cosmetology. Abbi is a member of the Smithville Nazarene Church and is involved with the youth. Throughout the years she has competed in numerous pageants and was crowned DeKalb County Fairest of the Fair in 2018 and competed on the state level.

Originally from the small town of Fountain Run, Kentucky, Hatfield has been a resident of Smithville for three years. She is employed as an adjustor with State Farm Insurance. Her biggest accomplishment has been her new business, Ramblin Reds. Erica is a member of the New Union The Baptist Church and she enjoys horseback riding and spending time with friends. Her favorite quote is “Believe you can and you’re halfway there”.