Little Fairest of the Fair

Taylor Smith, 9, claims the coveted title of Little Fairest of the Fair following Tuesday’s pageant. (Charles W. Johnson photo)

Claiming the title of 2005 Little Fairest of the Fair from a group of 72 little ladies is Taylor Smith. She is the 9-year-old daughter of Jeff and Susan Smith. The new winner was crowned by 2004 Little Miss Lydia Wilson. She is the daughter of Shane and Karen Wilson.

First runner-up is Karagan Marantha Turner, 7, daughter of Philip and Tamy Turner. Second runner-up is Eden Ann Fryar, 7, daughter of Ron and Becky Fryar; and completing the royal court is Courtney Blair, 9, daughter of Avery and Linda Blair.

Other contestants making up the Top Ten are Courtlyn Autumn Sauer, 7, daughter of Andrea and Bruce Jacobs and Steve Sauer; Keana Michelle Patterson, 8, daughter of Bill and Carrie McKinley; Ariel Rose Kaylynn Copeland, 7, daughter of Trey Copeland and Mollee and Brent Aughinbaugh; Erika Marie Colangione, 9, daughter of Vincent and Kimberlene Colangione; Haley Christina Jennings, 8, daughter of Leighann and Dwaine Jennings; and Omykal Ramirez, daughter of Aluaro and Angela Ramirez.