Suzanne Harrison and Denise Page Crowned Queens of New Fair Pageants

July 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Fair’s first ever Mrs. Fair Queen is 43 year old Suzanne Harrison of Smithville.

Harrison, wife and mother of two, was crowned queen of the inaugural pageant Thursday night at the fair. She was also named Most Photogenic.

First runner-up was 34 year old Andria Lee Graham of Smithville. She is married to Derek Graham and the mother of two girls. Graham also received the honor of Miss Congeniality.

35 year old Jennifer Lee Ware of Smithville was named 2^nd runner-up. She and her husband Charles have two children, Destiny and Wyatt.

Meanwhile 55 year old Denise Page of Alexandria was crowned queen of the inaugural Miss Senior Fair pageant. She was also named Most Photogenic. Page has a son and daughter-in law and two grandchildren.

72 year old Margie Williams of Alexandria was named first runner-up. She is married and the mother of seven, grandmother of ten, and great grandmother of nine and one on the way.

July 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A man lost his life on Center Hill Lake Wednesday afternoon.

73 year old Joe Elkins of White County is believed to have drowned but an autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.

In a media release, Sheriff Patrick Ray explained what happened.

“On July 17th at 4:47 pm, DeKalb Central Dispatch received a call of a possible drowning at the Johnson’s Chapel Boat Ramp. When Deputies arrived on the scene, they found the victim receiving CPR.”

“The victim has been identified as 73 year old Joe Elkins of White County Tennessee.”

“It appears Elkins and another person were swimming at the Johnson’s Chapel Boat Ramp area when Elkins was found to be struggling in the water. The person who was swimming with Elkins tried to retrieve Elkins from the water and also shouted to other people who were in the area for help. Elkins was pulled out of the water and CPR was administered to Elkins at that time,” said Sheriff Ray.

Elkins was transported to St Thomas DeKalb by DeKalb EMS where he was pronounced deceased. Elkins’ body has been transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office in Nashville for an autopsy. The case is pending.

DeKalb EMS and the Smithville/DeKalb County Rescue Squad assisted the Sheriff’s Department on the scene.

July 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The Thursday edition of the DeKalb County Fair offers something for all ages.

(View Photo Gallery of the DeKalb County Fair by clicking link below)

2019 Photo Gallery

Thursday, July 18:
*Senior Day: 9:00 a.m. Alexandria Senior Center
*Junior Goat Show: 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center
* Baby Show for contestants one day to 12 months: 6:00 p.m. followed Mrs. Fair Queen (up to age 54) at the Lions Club Pavilion followed by Miss Senior Fair Queen (age 55 and older)
*ATV/Motorcycle Racing: 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena
*Cash Drawing-9:30 p.m. at the Lions Club Pavilion

Memory Lane Stage sponsored by Wilson Bank & Trust

Thursday, July 18:

6:30 p.m.   Sassy Smithville Stompers & The DeKalb Dancin’ Delights

7:45 p.m.   Terri Lynn Weaver

Rides on the Midway will be provided by Prime Time Amusement. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.

(Video Clip Below of David Turner and Friends at Fair Monday Night)

See the exhibits on the fairgrounds including inside the Kenneth Sandlin Center and the Commercial Building.

Admission to the fair is $5.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!

Visit the DeKalb County Fair website for more information at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.

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