November 5, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
Royalty were crowned in eight categories during Saturday’s Annual Fall Fest Pageants sponsored by the Last Minute Toy Shop non-profit organization.
Deanna Marie Agee, 15-year-old daughter of David and Dama Agee of Smithville was crowned queen of the age 15-18 category.
Baylei Anne Benson, 12-year-old daughter of Karey and John Washer and Christopher Benson of Smithville won the Fall Fest Queen crown of the age 11-14 group. She was also awarded for prettiest hair, attire, and most photogenic.
First runner-up was Kenli Faith Fish, 13-year-old daughter of Tiffany Pedigo and Cody Fish of Smithville.
Charley Loren Prichard was second runner-up and was awarded for prettiest smile. She is the daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.
11-year-old Arraya Jenae Taylor was judged to have the prettiest eyes. She is the daughter of Angie Taylor of Smithville.
Other participants were 11-year-old Lyra Dell McMinn, daughter of Jake and Amanda Franklin; and Mila Goff, 11-year-old daughter of James and Krista Goff of Smithville.
Charlee Mac Winfree, 8-year-old daughter of Ryan and Lindsy Winfree of Smithville was the winner of the Fall Fest Pageant in the age 7-10 category Saturday. She was also awarded for prettiest hair and attire and she received the people’s choice optional award.
First runner-up was Maddie Moore, 9-year-old daughter of Andrew and Alli Moore of Smithville. Second runner-up was Stella Grace Adcock, 9-year-old daughter of Byron and Paige Adcock of Smithville. Adcock was also awarded for prettiest smile and eyes.
Rozlyn Marie Prichard, 6-year-old daughter of Mark and Amanda Prichard of Smithville is the Fall Fest Queen for ages 4-6. She was also awarded Saturday for prettiest attire and smile.
First runner-up was Kathryn Ann Williams, 6-year-old daughter of Dillon and Hailey Williams of Alexandria. She was also awarded for prettiest hair, eyes and for being most photogenic.
Winners of the Fall Fest Pageant (girls ages 25-48 months):
Queen- Sydney Ann Barrett, 25-month-old daughter of Stephen and Vickey Barrett of Dowelltown. She was also awarded for prettiest eyes.
First runner-up: Jazmin Ariel Perez, 3-year-old daughter of Joel Perez and Blanca Jones of Smithville. Perez was also awarded for prettiest hair, attire, most photogenic and for the people’s choice award.
Second runner-up: Elena Rose Ritchie, 3-year-old daughter of Destinee Ritchie of Dowelltown. She was also awarded for prettiest smile.
The other contestant was Maelei Gail Dawson, 25-month-old daughter of Pamela and David Dawson of Smithville.
Winner of the Fall Fest Pageant (boys ages 13-24 months): King- Kasen Jacob Franklin, 20-month-old son of Jake and Amanda Franklin of Smithville. He also received the people’s choice optional award.
Winner of the Fall Fest Pageant: (boys ages 1 day to 6 months): King- 6-month-old Paxton Thomas Turner of Smithville. He also received the people’s choice optional award and for prettiest smile.
Winner of the Fall Fest Pageant: (girls ages 1 day to 6 months: Queen- Anyiah Karentyn Lorraine Banks, 2-month-old daughter of Mackenzie Castorena and Carlos Banks of Smithville.