It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Dawn Renee Smith, a beloved member of the Poplarville, Mississippi community. Dawn, a lifelong resident of Poplarville, left this world on December 10, 2023, at the age of 55, while staying at her mother’s residence in Granite City, Illinois. This sudden loss has left her family and friends in shock, and the community mourning the departure of a cherished soul.