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
spouse, Darryl Bullay, were found deceased at their residence on Old Railroad Grade Road in Thurmond by Donna's mother, who had gone to check on them after not hearing from her daughter. The cause of death was determined to be gunshot wounds. A firearm was found at the scene, and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations was called in to assist with the investigation. However, at the time, no foul play was suspected.
The investigation into Donna Marie Varn's death involved the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office, EMS, and First Responders, who responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m. The Medical Examiner was also involved in determining the cause of death. Despite the tragic circumstances, the sheriff’s office did not expect foul play to be a factor in the deaths of Donna and Darryl Bullay.
In summary, Donna Marie Varn, a 57-year-old woman, died from gunshot wounds at her home in Thurmond, NC, on August 19, 2022. While a firearm was found at the scene, the investigation did not initially indicate foul play. The case involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations.
