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”.