October 27, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Cora Marie Cox won the title of 2018 Fall Fest Autumn Princess Saturday.
The 7 year old is the daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville. She was also named most photogenic. Her little sister, 4 year old Clara Ruth Cox won the Miss Autumn pageant earlier in the day
The pageants were held at the County Complex Auditorium sponsored by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club.
Cox was among six girls ages 7-10 vying for the crown.
1st runner-up was Destiny Keys, the 7 year old daughter of Kendra and Rick Guinn of Smithville. She was also honored for prettiest dress.
Isabella Faith Rackley was 2nd runner-up. She is the 10 year old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville.
3rd runner-up went to Averie Nicole McMinn, the 10 year old daughter of Amanda and Nathan McMinn of Smithville. She also received recognition for prettiest smile and people’s choice.
Charley Loren Prichard, the 7 year old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty was awarded for prettiest eyes.
The other contestant was Miah Johnson, the 9 year old daughter of Bobby Johnson and Kelsey Pyles of Smithville.