October 27, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
The 2018 Fall Fest Autumn Miss is Clara Ruth Cox.
She was among five contestants ages 4-6 featured in the annual pageant, sponsored by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club Saturday at the County Complex Auditorium.
Cox is the 4 year old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville. She was also judged to have the prettiest hair. Clara’s older sister Cora Marie Cox also won the title of 2018 Fall Fest Autumn Princess Saturday.
Brylee Michelle Key, the 6 year old daughter of Shannon and Holly Key of Alexandria was named 1st runner-up and received honors for people’s choice and prettiest smile.
Lyra Dell McMinn, 6 year old daughter of Amanda and Nathan McMinn of Smithville was 2nd runner-up and was judged to have the prettiest dress.
6 year old Arraya Jenae Taylor, daughter of Angie Taylor of Smithville, was 3rd runner-up and was honored for prettiest eyes.
The other contestant, Shaniya Bates, the 4 year old daughter of Tom and Ada Bates of Liberty was named most photogenic