Khloe Grandstaff was crowned the 2019 Miss Princess at the DeKalb County Fair Wednesday, July 17, 2019. She is the nine year-old daughter of Tyler and Shawna Grandstaff of Smithville. She succeeds last year’s queen Lakelyn Brooke Nelson, the eight year-old daughter of Dustin and Kristian Nelson of Smithville.
Princess Grandstaff was among a 12 contestants, ages seven to nine, who competed for the title and crown. She was also named Most Photogenic during the contest.
Her court included first runner-up Destiny Keys of Smithville. She is the daughter of Ricky and Kendra Guinn.
Second runner-up went to Ezalee Moore, the eight year old daughter of Andrew and Ali Moore of Smithville.
Baylei Anne Benson was chosen third runner-up. She is the eight year-old daughter of Karey Washer and Christopher Benson of Smithville. She was also named Miss Congeniality.
Lyra Dell McMinn was fourth runner-up. She is the seven year-old daughter of Nathan and Amanda McMinn of Smithville.
Others who placed in the top seven were Karah Jo Ford, the nine year-old daughter of Amanda Ford and Hector O-Roscoe of Smithville and Charley Loren Prichard, the seven year-old daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty.
Others participating were Abigail Yost, eight year-old daughter of Michael and Katrina Yost of Smithville; Kenli Faith Fish, eight year-old daughter of Tiffany Pedigo and Dakota Davidson of Smithville; Hannah Lynnlee Hubner, seven year-old daughter of Amanda Hutchinson and Charlie Hubner of Alexandria; Annabelle Paige Merriman, eight year-old daughter of Jake and Joyce Merriman of Smithville; and Brileigh Nicole Bullard, nine year-old daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley Bullard of Smithville.