Babies from one day to twelve months old were the center of attention 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:
Boys (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Raylin Mark Ashburn, the three month old son of Trista Johnson and Jeremy Ashburn of Smithville
Runner-up: Landon Alexander Collier, the two month old son of Allison and Brent Collier of Smithville
Other participants in this category were:
Colt Ryder Rains, three month old son of Courtney and Hunter Rains of Dowelltown
Lucas River Garrison, one month old son of Rachel Garrison and Ronnie Irwin of Smithville
Tucker James Ludwig, fifteen day old son of Brittany Bone and Tyler Ludwig of Dowelltown
Girls (1 day to 3 months)
Winner: Emma Pettit, the two month old daughter of Nathan and Justine Pettit of Smithville
Runner-up: Makenlee Faith Collier, the one month old daughter of Matthew and Brooke Collier of Alexandria
Other participant: Saralynn Rose Fowler, three month old daughter of Bill and Alayna Fowler of Alexandria.
Boys (4-6 months)
Winner: Easton Jack Harvey, the six month old son of Chad and Kayla Harvey of Alexandria
Runner-up: Ty Carson Vickers, the six month old son of Joe Vickers and Coty Giddens of Smithville
Other participants:
Bentley Hunter Sexton, six month old son of Tyler Sexton and Kyra Hutchins of Smithville
James Casen Reagan, five month old son of Dylan and Kayla Reagan of Smithville
Conner Isaac Redmon, four month old son of Ashton Waggoner and Justin Redmon of Smithville
Camden Robinson, the five month old son of Kayley Robinson of Smithville
Girls (4-6 months)
Winner: Katie Jo Prichard, the six month old daughter of Luke and JoDee Prichard of Alexandria
Runner-up: Josee Irene Cripps, the six month old daughter of Tyler and Jessica Cripps of Alexandria.
Other participants:
Evelyn Claire Farmer, the six month old daughter of John and Tabitha Farmer of Smithville
Kenley Grace Johnson, the five month old daughter of Kenny and Laura Johnson of Smithville
Addison Kate Silcox, the six month old daughter of Cheyenne Swift and Dalton Silcox of Smithville
Anaya Rose Sutton, the five month old daughter of Candice Dolan-Barnes of Smithville
Boys (7-9 months)
Winner: Liam Gannon Brusaw, the eight month old son of Erica Duggin of Smithville.
Runner-up: Cooper Lane Robinson, the eight month old son of Heath and Tiffany Robinson of Smithville
Other participants:
Daniel Wayne Erickson Brandt, eight month old son of Carlie Sexton and Mason Brandt of Smithville
Nathaniel Lee Jenkins, nine month old son of Cody and Michelle Jenkins of Smithville
Arian Pierce Wiggins, the nine month old son of Megan Linder and Destry Wiggins of Smithville
Girls (7-9 months)
Winner: Ripley Anne Barnes, the eight month old daughter of Johnny and Shelly Barnes of Alexandria.
Runner-up: Jacqlin Ila Rose Prichard, the nine month old daughter of Mark and Amanda Prichard of Smithville.
Other participants:
Stella Grace Adcock, the nine month old daughter of Byron and Paige Adcock of Smithville
Alexis Brooke Shepherd, the nine month old daughter of Misty Myers and Donald Shepherd of Dowelltown
Jordyn McKenna Cantrell, the nine month old daughter of Tiffany Frazier and Jacob Cantrell of Dowelltown
Arianna Rayne Herrin, the nine month old daughter of Mitchell and Amanda Herrin of Smithville
Jaylee Marie Ellis, the nine month old daughter of Miranda Ellis of Liberty
Kaylee Rena Kubiak, the eight month old daughter of Zachary and Miranda Kubiak of Smithville
Kimber Nokes, the eight month old daughter of Emily Dawson and Dakota Nokes of Smithville
Piper Leigh Meeks, the eight month old daughter of Randy Meeks and Kristan Gray of Dowelltown
Boys (10-12 months)
Winner: William Martin Key, the eleven month old son of Will and Shana Key of Smithville.
Runner-Up: Christopher Higgins, ten months old. His guardians are Phillip and Natasha Waggoner of Liberty.
Other participant in this category: Jacob Paul Blair, the eleven month old son of Dwayne and Mary Ann Blair of Liberty.
Girls (10-12 months)
Winner: Clara Ruth Cox, the twelve month old daughter of Brandon and Whitney Cox of Smithville.
Runner-Up: Mia Grace Johnson, the ten month old daughter of Clint and DeDe Johnson of Smithville.
Other participants:
Claire Cole Cripps, ten month old daughter of Jordan and Nicole Cripps of Dowelltown
Klara Mai Armour, twelve month old daughter of Nathan and Hannah Armour of Dowelltown
Madison Faye Quarles, eleven month old daughter of Matt and Alana Quarles of Liberty
Marley Leigh Pyburn, twelve month old daughter of Jake and Kelly Pyburn of Alexandria
Zoey Rylinn Frazier, ten month old daughter of Dustin and Gabby Frazier of Dowelltown
Maggie Ann Hendrix, twelve month old daughter of Jared and Jennifer Hendrix of Dowelltown
Trinity Love Orcutt, ten month old daughter of Joshua and Faith Orcutt of DeKalb County
Tonight at the Fair:
Friday, July 24: Toddler Show for contestants 13 months to 48 months at 6:00 p.m. followed by the Zone Status Band at the Lions Club Pavilion: ATV-Mini Road-Outlaws Pulling at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; a Horse Show at 7:00 p.m. at the Grandstand; and (2- $500 cash drawings) at 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 25: Blind Draw Horseshoe Tournament at the Tot Kelly barn at Noon.; Gospel Singing at the Lions Club Pavilion at 6:00 p.m.; Super Tractor and Truck Pull at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena: and (2- $500 cash drawings) at 9:30 p.m.
Memory Lane Stage Events are as follows:
Friday Night July 24
6:30 – until— Karaoke Night
7:45- UNTIL — Nokes Brothers
Saturday Night July 25
6:30-7:30 pm— Mid State Cloggers
7:45-8:45 pm— Evermean Evergreen Cloggers
Rides on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00 on Friday and Saturday.
Admission to the fair is $4.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Friday and at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The exhibit building is open from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!
For more information, call 529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.
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Native American Artifacts Show Saturday in Smithville
A Native American artifacts show will be held Saturday, July 25 at the county complex auditorium from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and you can enjoy something to eat while you’re there with proceeds to benefit the DeKalb Animal Coalition.
The food menu includes coffee, doughnuts, sausage and biscuits for breakfast and for lunch enjoy barbeque including Dr. Cripps’ homemade barbeque sauce, homemade pool room cole slaw, homemade baked beans, and homemade carrot cup cakes.
The artifacts show will feature displays ranging from arrow heads to pottery and some items will be available for sale or trade. “This will be the third or fourth year we’ve had it and it’s one of the bigger shows in this area and it’s growing each year,” said Mike Foster.
“We have about sixty people that have committed to come and display their artifacts. Some (artifacts) will be for sale and others won’t. Some (participants) will trade. Some will buy. There’s a lot of people in this area who collect artifacts. One guy is planning to bring about 60 pieces of pottery which you don’t see a lot of here. There will be flint, beads, and about anything else you can think of including some trade goods that Europeans traded to Native Americans. It’s really enjoyable for people who like history or artifacts,” Foster continued.
“It’s open to the public and it’s free. You’ll see some really good collections. I know there will be three or four from DeKalb County. Byron McDonald, who has a lot of super DeKalb and Smith County artifacts that are museum quality will be here. Ben (Franklin) and I will have our stuff there, which may not be museum quality but are pretty good collections. And there will be others from here like Stevie Dedmon and Mike Henry who have a lot of DeKalb County (artifacts) and not necessarily all DeKalb County but Caney Fork and Cumberland River stuff,” said Foster.
You are also urged to support the DeKalb Animal Coalition. “They are going to use this as a fund raiser and hopefully annually too. They will be in the kitchen and cafeteria offering food for breakfast and lunch. We’d like to ask people who are coming to the show to come and support that (DeKalb Animal Coalition Fundraiser),” Foster concluded.
The show is sponsored by the Volunteer State Archaeological Society, a non-profit educational organization devoted to the study of prehistoric America. This society is one of the largest of the independent state societies affiliated with Central States Archaeological Societies.
Patricia Dorothy Ryan Fenimore
Arriving on Angels wings into the arms of our Lord, Patricia Dorothy Ryan Fenimore, left this life on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. She was born on July 22, 1930 to the late William and Dorothy Ryan, she attended Julianne High School and then worked for Dayton Daily Newspaper. She married Richard Fenimore on November 8, 1952 and raised 3 daughters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Nancy Hale and father and mother-in-law, Richard and Helen Irene Morris Fenimore. She was affiliated with the Catholic Church and a member of the Pilot Club in Dayton, OH and helped with Meals on Wheels in Sarasota, FL and enjoyed playing cards with family and friends. Patricia is survived by her husband of 63 yrs., Richard M. Fenimore of Smithville; 2 daughters, Lynn Smith of Smithville and Robin (Terry) Tate of Hazlegreen, AL; 6 grandchildren, Nancy (Eric) Drennan, Chris Allen, Patrick Allen, Michael (Janet) Allen, Shawn (Bailey) Tate and Jamie (Stephanie) Tate; 10 great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be 4:PM Sunday, July 26, 2015 at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church with Father David Cooney officiating and visitation will be on Sunday 2:PM until the time of the memorial service at 4:PM at St. Gregory’s. Following the service, everyone is invited to join the family for a time of fellowship at the Parrish Center. In addition to flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
Barnes Succeeds at 4-H Sheep Shows
Colby Barnes has had a busy summer preparing for and exhibiting at the regional and state 4-H Sheep Expositions. As an incoming 5th grader, this was Colby’s first year to be involved in 4-H and showing lambs. The regional show, held on June 27th in Cookeville, was the first test. Colby’s two lambs placed 2nd and 3rd in their classes. He also placed 5th in showmanship. The Tennessee State Sheep Expo was held July 13-15th, also in Cookeville at Hyder-Burks Arena. The competition was much more intense, but Colby lambs still performed well. One lamb was 5th in its class and was 4th place Tennessee bred. The 2nd lamb placed 11th while being 10th Tennessee bred. The show awards those exhibitors who raise locally raised sheep.
At the state show, there is an award called Premier Exhibitor. This award combines showmanship, animal score, and skillathon. During showmanship, Colby is judged on how he shows his lambs. In the market lamb classes for the animal score, the sheep themselves are judged on their quality and muscling. The skillathon is an exam that tests the exhibitor’s knowledge of breeds, nutrition, health, and other parts of the sheep industry. These three scores are tallied for the Premier Exhibitor award. Colby placed 11th in the state for his age category.
Showing sheep or any type of livestock takes time, hard work, perseverance, and responsibility but is fun and rewarding in the end. Colby did an excellent job representing DeKalb County on both the regional and state level. For more information about DeKalb County 4-H activities, please call 615-597-4945.
George Austin Colwell
75 year old George Austin Colwell of Smithville died recently at DeKalb Community Hospital. He was a self employed mechanic. A memorial service will be Saturday with visitation from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Abe Jackson and Clara Frances Colwell and two brothers, Lynn and Willie Abe Colwell. Survivors include his ex-wife, Gracie Colwell of Smithville. One son, Barry and wife Denise Colwell of Sparta. One daughter, Darlene and husband Larry Coleman of Chattanooga. Two step-sons, Gerald Brown of Nashville and Todd and wife Cindy Brown of Sparta. Two grandchildren, Stephen and Amanda Coleman of Chattanooga. Four step-children. Three sisters, Shirley and husband James Dunn of Smithville, Ella and husband Thomas Hale of Alexandria, and Sandra and husband Roger Kirby of Cookeville. One sister-in-law, Brenda Colwell of Smithville and several nieces and nephews also survives. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Karen Knowles Named Principal at Northside Elementary School
Northside Elementary School has a new principal.
Karen Knowles, who for the last four years served as assistant principal at Smithville Elementary School, has been named principal at Northside Elementary School.
Director of Schools Patrick Cripps made the announcement Wednesday.
Knowles has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies and a Masters Degree in Instructional Leadership from Tennessee Tech University. Prior to becoming assistant principal, Knowles served as a first grade teacher at Smithville Elementary School from June, 2002 until August 20, 2011.
She succeeds longtime Northside Elementary Principal Dr. Gayle Redmon, who has retired.
Virginia Rhodes Brown
97 year old Virginia Rhodes Brown of Alexandria died Tuesday at NHC Healthcare, Smithville. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the West Main Baptist Church. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the West Main Baptist Church. Thurman Seber and Dusty Desimone will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria and Friday from noon until the funeral at the church. She was preceded in death by her parents; William “Bill” Oakley and Etta Oakley; her husband, Walter Brown; a brother, Ben Oakley; and sisters, Margie and Lena Mae Oakley. She is survived by two sons, Jack and wife Mary Jane Brown and Jim and wife Darnelle Brown all of Liberty. Grandchildren, Stephen and Amanda Brown, Mark and Galen Brown, Bradley and Cassie Brown, Jason and Jennifer Brown, and Jeanna and Tracy Caplinger. Eleven great grandchildren survive. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the Mount Zion Cemetery Fund or a charity of your choice in her memory. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.
Addison Jean Puckett Crowned Miss Sweetheart
Addison Jean Puckett of Smithville won the Miss Sweetheart pageant Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair. She is the eleven year old daughter of Jimmy and Anita Puckett.
The pageant featured eighteen girls ages 10-12.
Puckett succeeds the 2014 Miss Sweetheart, Jaycee Rochelle Johnson of Alexandria. She is the eleven year old daughter of Tim and Shelly Hearn and Jon and Jaylene Johnson.
Ten year old Kenlee Renae Taylor, daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant.
Madison Martin was second runner-up. She is the ten year old daughter of Terry and Jennifer Martin of Liberty.
Third runner-up was twelve year old Taylor Nicole Gibbs, daughter of Teesha and Keith Reynolds of Liberty.
Kyleigh Breanne Hill was fourth runner-up. She is the ten year old daughter of Kyle Hill and Colleen Clary of Smithville.
The Miss Congeniality of the pageant was Riley Michelle Overstreet, the twelve year old daughter of Michelle Overstreet of Alexandria and the late Billy Overstreet
Ellie Grace Vaughn, the ten year old daughter of Randy and Natasha Vaughn of Alexandria was Miss Photogenic
Others in the top eleven were twelve year old Monica Carlton, daughter of Amanda and Leroy Hale and Travis and Toni Carlton of Smithville; eleven year old McKenzie Elizabeth Brown, daughter of Shelly Brown and Adam Davis of Smithville; ten year old Addison Roller, daughter of John and Chana Roller of Smithville; eleven year old Alonna Leshae Eaton, daughter of Lonnie Eaton and Wendy Stepp of Alexandria; twelve year old Alexis Grace Atnip, daughter of Veronica Atnip of Smithville; and ten year old Carlee Elizabeth West, daughter of D.J. and Megan Stewart of Smithville.
The remaining contestants were eleven year old Jenna Lea Cantrell, daughter of Tony and Amee Cantrell of Smithville; ten year old Hannah Paige Trapp, daughter of Jeremy and Jenny Trapp of Smithville; eleven year old Natalie Morgan Snipes, daughter of Tim and Michelle Snipes of Smithville; ten year old Kailey Nichole Harvey, daughter of Kevin and Angelia Harvey of Lebanon ; and ten year old Elizabeth Carlene Gaines, daughter of Beverly Anderson of Smithville.
Tonight’s events at the Fair:
Thursday, July 23: Junior Goat Show at 6:00 p.m. at the Tot Kelly Barn; Baby Show at 6:00 p.m. followed by The Almost Anything Goes Game Show at the Lions Club Pavilion; Omega Force Strongmen at 7:00 p.m. at the T.C. McMillen Arena; and (2- $500 cash drawings) at 9:30 p.m.
Memory Lane Stage:
Thursday Night July 23
6:30-7:30 pm—Bryan Keith
7:45-8:45 pm— Terri Lynn Weaver
Rides on the Midway will be provided by the Family Attractions Amusement Company. Unlimited rides will be available for $18.00 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Admission to the fair is $4.00 per person. Children age four and younger will be admitted free! Gates open at 4:30 p.m. 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. through Friday and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Parking is Free!
For more information, call 529-FAIR or visit on-line at www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com.
Larry L. Chapman, Jr.
56 year old Larry L. Chapman, Jr. of McMinnville died Wednesday at his residence. He was a member of the Kingdom of Jesus Church and he worked for the ACE Fencing Company. The funeral will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom of Jesus Church. Glen Chapman will officiate and burial will be in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Love-Cantrell Funeral Home and Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom of Jesus Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Larry Chapman, Sr. and Betty Geraldine King. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Shelia Chapman of McMinnville. One daughter, Angel Chapman and a son, Nicholas Chapman both of North Carolina. Two step-children, Brenda and Charlie Tramel of Dowelltown and Heather Musick of Nashville. Ten grandchildren. Two brothers, Jimmy Chapman of Smithville and Glenn and Kimberly Chapman of McMinnville. Two sisters, Debbie and Mike Sloan of North Carolina and Linda Johnson of McMinnville. One half-sister, Rebecca Weathers of North Carolina. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
Annabella Eleni Dakas Wins Miss Princess Pageant
The 2015 Miss Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is Annabella Eleni Dakas, the eight year old daughter of John and Mandy Dakas of Smithville.
Fifteen girls ages 7-9 competed for the title Wednesday night at the DeKalb County Fair.
Dakas succeeds the 2014 Miss Princess, Carlee Elizabeth West, the ten year old daughter of D.J. and Megan Stewart of Smithville.
Nine year old Ansley Faith Cantrell, daughter of Tony and Amee Cantrell of Smithville was first runner-up in the pageant.
Second runner-up was seven year old Isabella Faith Rackley, daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville
Keara Milligan, the eight year old daughter of Josh and Cyndi Milligan of Smithville was third runner-up. She was also named Miss Photogenic.
Camri Layne Johnson was fourth runner-up. She is the seven year old daughter of Jeremy Johnson and Julia Bolton of Alexandria.
Danica Hope Collier, the seven year old daughter of Matthew and Brooke Collier of Alexandria and Britany George of Smithville was Miss Congeniality.
Others in the top ten were seven year old Averie Nicole McMinn, daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville; seven year old Danica Hope Collier, daughter of Matthew and Brooke Collier of Alexandria and Britany George of Smithville; eight year old Makinzy Lynn Jenkins of Smithville. Her father is Wally Rackley and the main caretaker is her aunt Maranda Washer; seven year old Bailey Elizabeth Kidd, daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville; and eight year old Brooklyn Ponder, daughter of Brownie and Peggy Barnes of Smithville.
The remaining contestants were seven year old Leah Grace Davis, the daughter of Nelson and Jennifer Davis of Smithville; eight year old Shaelee Foster, daughter of Margie Tiner and Doyne Glass of Smithville; eight year old Allison Goodwin, daughter of Roy and Anna Goodwin of Rock Island; nine year old Emily Rose Satterfield, daughter Sherry and Derrick Satterfield of Liberty; and seven year old Hailee Ann Marie Merriman, daughter of Jake and Joyce Merriman of Smithville.