Lewis County Herald - Serving Hohenwald, Lewis County Tennessee Since 1898

Dakota Speas

Dakota Chase "DayDay" Speas, cherished by all who knew him for his loving nature and creative spirit, passed away on March 18, 2024, in Nashville, at the age of 26. Born on November 27, 1997, in Mt. Airy, North Caroline, Dakota's life was a testament to the beauty of selflessness and the joy of spreading happiness.

He was the beloved son of Susan Martin and stepfather Jerry Martin, and he carried the memory of his late father, Mark Daniel Speas, and his brother Aaron D. Speas, in his kind heart. His grandmother Peggy Brown, alongside whom he shared countless precious moments, surv...