June 27, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
Twenty-seven babies from one day to twelve months old were in the spotlight during the annual Baby Show held Thursday evening at the DeKalb County Fair.
The winners (blue ribbon first place and red ribbon runner-up) are as follows:
*Twins (1 day to 12 months)
Winners: Everly and Ella Chapman, five-month-old children of Jocelyn and Corey Chapman of Dowelltown
*Boys (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Tucker James, two-month-old son of Krysta Pedigo of Smithville
Runner-up: Huntley Daniels Wolford, one month old son of Taylor Hale and Joshua Wolford of Liberty
*Girls (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Charlotte Cay Koelle, one month old daughter of Heather and Christian Koelle of Smithville
Runner-up: Hennessee Bailiff, one month old daughter of Jordon and Briella Bailiff of Liberty
*Boys (4-6 months)
Winner: Walker Thomas Moore, six-month-old son of Caleb and Emily Moore of Smithville
Runner-up: Eli Marshall, six-month-old son of Kristie Marshall and Jacob Marshall of Smithville
Other participant: Porter Dale Pyles, six-month-old son of Tyler and Amber Pyles of Dowelltown
*Girls (4-6 months)
Winner: Laney Dean Collier, four-month-old daughter of Matthew and Ashlyn Collier of Smithville
Runner-up: Acelynn Sue Wheeler, six-month-old daughter of Jaeleigh Castorena and Harley Wheeler of Smithville.
*Boys (7-9 months)
Winner: Branson Corey Taylor, eight-month-old son of Regan Taylor of Alexandria
*Girls (7-9 months)
Winner: Ellie Jane Chapman, eight-month-old daughter of Brandon and Kelley Chapman of Smithville
Runner-up: Haisley Rein Preston, eight-month-old daughter of Robert Preston and Christal Pegram of Alexandria.
Other participants: Katlyn Grace Gibbs, seven month old daughter of Vana Gibbs of DeKalb County; Aurora Mooneyham, seven month old daughter of Piper Hendrix and Devin Mooneyham of Alexandria; Lillie Mae Dyer, eight month old daughter of Brandon and Mandy Dyer of Liberty; Maylee Ludwig, seven month old daughter of Tyler and Angela Ludwig of Smithville; Dallas Cove Ellis, seven month old daughter of Austin and Briana Ellis of Smithville; Emerson Farris, seven month old daughter of Madison Gossard and Bryson Farris of Smithville; and Augusta Lee Hendrix, eight month old daughter of Ali Hendrix of Smithville.
*Boys (10-12 months)
Winner: Carter Knox Hale, twelve-month-old son of Jacob and Jennifer Hale of Smithville
Runner-up: Kyler James Frazier, twelve-month-old son of Austin Frazier and Kamien Sparks of Smithville
*Girls (10-12 months)
Winner: Aniyah Karentyne Loraine Banks, ten-month-old daughter of McKenzie Castorena and Carlos Banks of Smithville
Runner-up: Izora Yeomans, eleven-month-old daughter of Brandi Tinsley and Brett Yeomans of Dowelltown.
Other participants: Angelique Parsley, eleven-month-old daughter of Brenda Ramirez and Kris Parsley of Smithville; and Calliope Martin, eleven-month-old daughter of Hassier and Elijah Martin of Smithville.