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Donna Marie Varn

Death by Force
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Donna Marie Varn, a 57-year-old woman from Thurmond, NC, tragically passed away on August 19, 2022, at her home. She was born on February 17, 1965, in Putnam County, Florida, to John Franklin Varn and Wilma Barker Varn. Donna was known for her love of animals and was preceded in death by her spouse, Darryl Bullay. She is survived by her mother, Wilma Barker Payne, her father, John Franklin Varn, and her sister, Wanda Fay Varn.

On the evening of August 19, 2022, Donna and her 62-year-old s ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Donna Marie Varn

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Thurmond

    NC

    2022-08-19

    57

    Donna

    Marie Varn

    11/13/2025

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    I've been following the tragic case of Donna Marie Varn and her spouse Darryl Bullay for a while, an... ...Read More
    09/16/2024
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    08/18/2023
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