Fund Set Up To Pay For Murder Victim's Funeral Expenses
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Posted: 5:53 PM May 9, 2008
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The family of a man, whose body was found in a burning pickup truck earlier this week, needs help paying for his funeral.

Medical examiners had to use dental records to identify the body of 45-year-old Mark Dunn of Nicholasville.

The truck was found Tuesday night in a rural part of Jessamine County. Police still aren't saying anything about how Dunn died or who may have killed him.

A memorial fund has been set up to help pay for funeral expenses. You can donate to the Mark Dunn Memorial at any Central Bank location.
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Posted by: AnnaBell Location: KY on Jun 26, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Its about time the press and news media get behind this again...My BROTHER WAS MURDERED And alot of good people gave money and bought tshirts to support a reward fund. I think its time the local police and community come together to find a MURDERER thats still walking the streets free to kill again at his/her will. Theres too many unanswered questions and no answers for everyone to become comfortable and feel safe in that small town. Forget all the pettiness and he said/she said stuff,get over the hurt feelings and concentrate on finding who done this!What difference does it make who paid for what? MARK DUNN PAID WITH HIS LIFE, IT WAS HIS BLOOD THAT WAS SPILLED,Look at the picture at the top of this page he is DEAD,no longer here to speak for himself,so drop all the didrespect to HIS MEMORY...ITS ONLY ABOUT HIM and bringing a killer to justice.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Texas on Jun 15, 2008 at 11:22 AM
Mark's family and friends are working so hard.... So glad to see the press is getting the word out.. someone must have seen or heard something, in good conscience come forward, please.
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 13, 2008 at 11:16 AM
who cares what people say!!! You know deep in your heart what kind of man he was!!! You loved him and so did his family as well!!! Life throws us curve balls all the time!!! We just have to learn to make them homeruns!!! God Bless you Paula Dunn!
Posted by: Paula Dunn Location: Nicholasville on Jun 11, 2008 at 09:48 PM
Debbie, you are so right, I could care less what people think they know or say!! I know in my heart he was a great man to many. The only thing that matters is love thats all you need to hell with the petty miserable people!! They do not matter Debbie, thanks for your concetn and for sharing the love. Hope to see you Sat night!!
Posted by: Debbie Location: Lexington on Jun 11, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Paula, I know that this has been hard for you and your family. Your sister is my dearest friend and I see the pain that it has caused. The people that are writing these horrible things about you and Mark are not worth your time and energy. They obviously don’t have a life and are just out to seek attention for themselves and try to make your life miserable. Know that you are in my prayers all the time. God will get you through this. He will give you the strength that you need. Let people say what they will; you know that your husband was a great man and that is all that matters.
Posted by: Paula Dunn Location: Nicholasville on Jun 9, 2008 at 09:23 PM
Thank you my family (ALL of you) for loving me. Paula Dunn
Posted by: family member Location: ky on Jun 9, 2008 at 01:55 PM
It's apparent that MAN just wants to keep everyone in caos. I am choosing to ignore his comments. He doesn't know what he is talking about and apparently the devil dwells in his home!!! Sad thing, it's probably someone who calls himself/herself a friend. It's evident to me that he is just a sad sad person due to the fact that he fells the need to get on here and make comments like this. I personally don't care what he believes,,,we all know the facts here. As I said before, if you think you have different FACTS..spill em! If not..the shut up and leave this family alone. Why do you care so much????? WONDER???
Posted by: MAN Location: Jessamine County on Jun 9, 2008 at 04:07 AM
No one is starting a quarrel!!!! Just don't believe that she has no money!!!! Look where she lives!!!!
Posted by: AnnaBell Location: KY. on Jun 8, 2008 at 02:13 PM
Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. He who loves a quarrel loves sin...
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 7, 2008 at 12:07 PM
They need to find this person and just do to him what they have done to your husband...scary knowing that there is someone out there that done this and is still walking around and scary to know that this may have came into your store or is your neighbor!!! I am sorry for this and that you have to live with this knowing that this person could be next too you I hope they catch them!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Paula Dunn Location: Nicholasville on Jun 6, 2008 at 11:47 PM
To anonymous Let me hear a big heck yea!! Me too!!
Posted by: Anonymous on Jun 5, 2008 at 05:08 PM
I hope you find him and I hope that they put this idiot under the jail...
Posted by: A Griieving Family & Friends Location: Ererywhere on Jun 5, 2008 at 08:27 AM
Attention!! If you have not heard, there is now a $2000.00 REWARD for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Mark Dunn. Any information you have you can call the Kentucky State Police. Please know this man was so important and how much this has ruined this family and will be with us for the rest of our lives. If you know anything, please reach out to us and come forward with information. We can not fully have any type of closure until justice is served! Thank you and I would like to thank everyone who is concerned about us. Thanks for loving us! United we stand, divided we fall, let's stick together. Think how you would feel if this were your husband, son, dad, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, or acquaintance. You can only imagine, if you have never had to wake up to such a tragedy! This will never get better for us, this I know, It may get easier to cope with, but only if we find who did this. It does make it better to talk about him, not any easier
Posted by: her friend on Jun 4, 2008 at 11:55 AM
just a girl does!!!! she knew him very well ask her about it!!!!! may be interesting!!!!
Posted by: Jay Location: lex, ky 40517 on May 31, 2008 at 07:06 PM
I'm praying for the family,i miss my friend mark and his stepson ronnie i just wish his stepson could have stayed in touch. but if you knew ronnie as well as i did you knew he had to move and be with his wife and kids in minnesota. To end this i know one thing mark loved his family, his friends and he loved to go fishing. i'll miss him, may he rest in peace.
Posted by: madd Location: berea on May 31, 2008 at 12:04 PM
i guess u all have nothing better to do then talk about this, get a life. it is none of anyones buisness if they had insurance or not, its just courtesy to help others at a time like this!
Posted by: citizen on May 30, 2008 at 04:16 PM
sounds to me like he maybe was at the wrong place at the wrong time
Posted by: Anonymous on May 30, 2008 at 09:17 AM
PEOPLE I DON'T KNOW THIS MAN I DON'T EVEN LIVE IN THIS COUNTY. BUT MY GOODNESS COME ON. LET HIM REST IN PEACE. APPARENTLY SHE IS TRYING HERE UNLIKE SOME OF YOU...LET IT GO....
Posted by: Mrs. Mark A. Dunn on May 30, 2008 at 12:36 AM
NO I dont want anything from you, I am keeping our business and I will do this on my own. Don't wamt anything at all. Quote and Unquote!! Yes WE own a business that we have put our blood, sweat and yes tears in and FYI there was no health, life or full coverage on the truck. Satisfied? Anything else you NEED to know? Because you own a business does not mean it provides insurance, that is something the company gives you or you have to pay for it yourself. It is tough, never know what kind of a paycheck you are going to get. How would you know anyting about what we have or not have? No one now but me knows that, thanks for your CONCERN??? God bless you. I have posted my name why are you anonymous?? I OWN MY WORDS!!
Posted by: Paula's Family member Location: ky on May 29, 2008 at 06:10 PM
That's right man, because of the cruel things you felt you needed to put on here..that was to you...don't donate. We will get it paid for if it takes the rest of our lives. THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT SHE HAS THE MONEY!!! But we will get it paid for. Move on to something else, apparently you only want to cause harm...not needed...nor wanted! Apparently you didn't read YOU own words and the words others put on here. NO ONE is asking YOU for anything....Got it?? The point is..you are clueless as to what you say. Read all the posts in full before you speak! WE know the truth and unfortunately we have learned there are alot of cruel hearted people that probably call themselves family or friend to us. Sad but true..but we will still PRAY for your soul. That's just how we are
Posted by: Anonymous on May 29, 2008 at 03:22 PM
and I quote "if you would like to donate something donate it it Jesssamine County Hospice to help others on behalf of Mark A. Dunn. This is not paying for a funeral this donating money to hospice....this not paying for no funeral and the saying come from his wife her self.....so apparently she doesn't need the money to pay for the funeral.
Posted by: Paula's Family member Location: ky on May 29, 2008 at 01:09 PM
Non of your business is right MAN, you do seem pretty tuned in...care to tell us who YOU are? and why you think you know so much? You don't know the facts..that's the fact here. I don't know what you are trying to do, but rest assured people who know the real truth are not allowing you to bring us down. FYI here..there was NO life insurance and NO health insurance and only liability on the truck. There are your facts. So, if you feel that you know something differently, come forward and be known and tell why you think the facts are something different. I personally think you are only trying to disrupt this family more than it already is. Shame on you. I feel sorry for you and will pray that you.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 28, 2008 at 10:45 PM
not tuned in just don't know why they want people to pay for something everyone knows that she can afford....I am sure he has insurance on himself he owned a business
Posted by: LLF Location: Lexington on May 28, 2008 at 01:31 AM
I can't believe how mean spirited people can be -- especially those who didn't know Mark. I knew Mark for 30 /- years and he was one of the kindest men and probably one of the few honest men left. And now he's gone and left in his place is hurt and agony, but thank God we have our wonderful memories. If all the negative people who have posted would only put themselves in the Dunn family's shoes, think about how you would feel if this was one of your loved ones -- and then do the right thing...PRAY for swift justice and peace for this family. This story was in the news because it's a murder investigation, it's not about money or possessions, AND IT CERTAINLY IS NOT ABOUT ANYTHING ILLEGAL. It's about finding the (edited)(s) who did this AND FINDING JUSTICE FOR MARK so that he can rest in peace. God bless this family: Each and every member -- please know that Mark has never been nor will he ever be forgotten. You are all in my heart and my prayers. A LifeLongFrie
Posted by: Non of your Business on May 26, 2008 at 07:49 PM
You seem to be pretty tuned in man, why so interested??? Just curious. Let the man rest in peace.
Posted by: MAN Location: Jessamine County on May 26, 2008 at 12:58 PM
well then if you don't want money then why is there a story on this and everyone is putting people down......
Posted by: Annabell Location: KY. on May 25, 2008 at 06:11 PM
All i ask is that no one will forget that my brother is the innocent VICTIM and his good name not be run down in any way,he did not ask for anything he worked hard to make an honest living and paid his taxes and any dues he owed to society in general. I dont know who some of you people are that profess to know so much about Mark Dunn,i was there the day he was born,so i believe i may be better qualified to speak on his behalf than most people on here simply by the fact that i've known him longer and better than most. Vindictive greedy people leave alot to be desired my brother was neither. Bottom line folks Mark Dunn is dead and buried,no one is asking for anything and if anything is given it is from the goodness of the givers heart,not because its expected or owed. Show some kindness please we are hurting,prayers are the best gift we can get at this time,pray that the guilty party---parties be caught and justice is served..No one is safe until they're caught.
Posted by: Paula's family member Location: kentucky on May 24, 2008 at 07:33 AM
I can't believe what I am reading. Do you not remember what Paula paid for? If you are going to get on here and talk stuff that doesn't amont to anything you need to know what you are talking about. What was Paula's ...was Mark's and what was Mark's was Paula's, inculding the debt of his funeral. HER family and friends set up the fund because we love her and don't want to see her so much in debt. I know that is what Mark would want for her. She has suffered enough. She has lost the her life partner. If you don't want to contribure to the fund, that's your business. The people that love her want to help her out. The fund was set up against Paula's wishes. But don't worry we will make sure Paula is ok. Mark is looking after her because he loves her and I am sure he is not happy with all the crap you are trying dish. Why not honor his memory and show him the respect he deserves from his own blood line.
Posted by: Mrs. Mark A. Dunn Location: Nicholasville on May 23, 2008 at 11:01 PM
We dont want anything from you!! We will not be defeated! We will somehow get the money as we are not wealthy people, we have a store but like everyone else not much is selling. Why must you talk about our personal finances? It is none of your business! Does not matter if it was Marks money or Paulas money as we have a joing checking account. Brenda and I are posting this together. Please do not donate to us, but if you would like to donate something donate it it Jesssamine County Hospice to help others on behalf of Mark A. Dunn. Yes the funeral is expensive, but this is my worry and I will not be defeated to cruel hearted people. Signed WOMD (Wife of Mark Dunn) MADD (Mark A Dunn's Daughter)
Posted by: LMAO Location: kentucky on May 23, 2008 at 10:37 PM
justagirl, i will say it once and will say it again...YOU have NO clue what you are talking about.
Posted by: Annabell Location: Nicholasville,ky on May 23, 2008 at 08:48 PM
Thank you for your prayers and blessings this family needs that right now...As for my BROTHERS finances thats noones business but i will say this,He was a hard working honest man just trying to make a living for he and his wife,they owned a small young business that was barely breaking even some months,all he had went into that business,including,blood,sweat and tears i lived here and seen him daily and helped out in the store when i could..He asked noone for nothing and neither are we,there are still people that owe his store money because he let them have things on credit out of the goodness of his heart,they snould pay their debts no matter how small because their is a significent amount still owed on his final expenses. He is dead and buried but the expenses on the store still go on,they rented the building as well as their house and neither owned or drove a new vehicle. Try some human kindness for a change and say something good or say nothing at all. Anna Bell
Posted by: Anonymous on May 21, 2008 at 06:56 PM
the truth will come out.
Posted by: JUSTAGIRL Location: U>S on May 20, 2008 at 05:25 PM
To Anonymous Mark Payed To Get That Camery Out Of Inpound ....And He PAID That Camery Off Hemself!!!! Aint No Judges Here! Maybe Theres ALOT YOU Dont Know....Yes they Were Living Togeather.
Posted by: shocked Location: kentucky on May 20, 2008 at 01:14 PM
Mrs Dunn,I hope if you are reading these or someone is telling you what people are saying, you will be strong enough to not let these cruel judgements of others bother you. You have been through enough. For people to be able to be so cruel to another human being is something I will never understand. And for others to come on here an post such cruel words is just beyond me. Some people are bitter with life and feel they need to lash out and someone. Right now you are vunerable and they feel they can take advantage of your breaking heart. Don't allow them too. Remember you good times with you husband and focus on the good and caring people that surround you. Eventually good and evil will be weeded out.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 20, 2008 at 12:54 PM
TO MAN: I would like to know how a 90 something camry is a BRAND NEW CAR? That car was paid off a long time ago before Paula (marks wife) ever knew him. Also that truck was NOT brand new either. Before you get on here and run your mouth get your facts. and JUSTAGIRL...how do you know he had money?? Who are you? IF you know so much why dont you tell me your name and how well you know these ppl and I will tell you who I am and how i know for a fact that they didnt just have money laying around. Do you not remember what your mother said "IF you dont have anything nice to say, then dont say anything at all" ? GROW UP PPL, DO YOU ALL HAVE NOTHING BETTER TO DO THAN SIT AROUND AND TALK ABOUT PPL. ALSO LETS SAY THEY DID HAVE THE MONEY, WHO ARE YOU TO JUDGE? THEY WILL HAVE TO FACE GOD ON JUDGEMENT DAY, PPL WHO LIE WILL GET WHATS COMING TO THEM IN THE END. YOU WERENT PUT HERE ON EARTH TO DO THAT.
Posted by: family member Location: kentucky on May 20, 2008 at 11:37 AM
My gosh, how cruel you people are. You have no idea what you are talking about.
Posted by: intheknow Location: n/a on May 20, 2008 at 11:28 AM
justagirl and man...you don't know what you are talking about. I pray that you never have to live through something like this...you will have to answer for this on your judgement day...be careful what you say!!
Posted by: JUSTAGIRL Location: U>S on May 19, 2008 at 07:50 PM
I So Agree With "Man" Comment....Mark Was A Honest Man...Yes He Had Enough Left Behind To Pay For His Own Funeral....That Cant Be Hid From Public Eye!!!!
Posted by: MAN Location: Jessamine County on May 19, 2008 at 05:01 PM
I agree with the person who said that they can't pay for the funeral....ok he drove a new truck she drives a new car and they own a buisness...they said that he was just buying stuff from a market and was a honest person....come on something fishy here why ask for the public to pay for a mans funeral who had money....where did the money go ? WONDER
Posted by: family member on May 16, 2008 at 09:16 AM
Jay, from the family I would like to say thank you so much for your words. It's been a hard time for us all to accept this that someone could do such a horrible to such a wonderful person. Thank you so much
Posted by: Jay Location: Lexington, Ky on May 15, 2008 at 06:59 PM
I hope who ever did this gets what is coming to them. I knew mark and his stepson ronnie for almost 14yrs,hearing it on the news was devastating to know. I am very sorry i could not have made it to the funeral.at the time i was on house arrest and was not allowed to go anywhere at the time. His family will be in my prayers and i will be starting a new job and would like to donate half of each paycheck to the mark dunn memorial fund for funeral expenses. I also pray they find the person who did this.
Posted by: ME Location: KY on May 12, 2008 at 01:07 AM
To Anonymous: This was a member of my family and yes they had a business, they did not own the building and this business had not been going long enough to even think about making a huge profit. Who are you to judge anyone? All I have to say to you is that before you point fingers, make sure you're hands are clean. I pray that you never have to go through what my family is going through and if you do, I pray you have the money for pay for everything. If you have $10,000 dollars laying around thats great for you, but not all of us do. To everyone else who has offered their support and prayers thank you. To anyone else who wants to bring other people down please keep your comments to yourself.
Posted by: Rain Location: WI on May 11, 2008 at 03:13 AM
Anonymous, something funny when a person feels a need to go on here at this time of grief and make a judgement call. Learning the facts of a situation first would be more appropriate. Enough sorrow has already been created for this family.
Posted by: robert Location: berea on May 10, 2008 at 08:00 PM
I pray that everyone will help this family out in their time of need. I knew the family well and lived with his son and worked with both of them before I left for the Army. He was a great guy who would help anyone who needed it. My prayers are there for the family and I hope they are able to bring justice to the person who did this.
Posted by: Las Vegas Location: Navada on May 10, 2008 at 09:00 AM
How Cruel To Whoever Wrote That about "He owned a Business and they can't pay for His Funeral".......He Did Not Have This Business Long Enough For It To Even Come Close To Being A Success. I Sure Hope You know Your Not GOD And Who Are You To Judge?????? Its Horrible What Happen To This Good Hearted Man....That Would Take His Shirt Off and Give It To Anyone.....Then Family Reads Such A Thing From Someone Thats Heartless As You To Write Such a Thing...If What You Wrote Made You Feel Good...So It Be....I Am Marks Sister And Reading What You Wrote And Not Getting Your Facts First.....This Broke My Heart For My Brother.....Now Theres Your Fact!!! Hope Your Happy Now!!!
Posted by: n/a on May 10, 2008 at 07:30 AM
to Annonymous, no life insurance, funerals are very expensive. A small business that hasn't been going very long doesn't always show financial wealth for a while. Make enough to pay the bills and maybe a little profit. Funerals are very expensive. I am a member of this family and very offended by your comment.
Posted by: n/a Location: nicholasville on May 9, 2008 at 08:30 PM
I pray that everyone will show their support this family. What a sad and horrible thing to happen to anyone.
Posted by: Anonymous on May 9, 2008 at 07:03 PM
he owned a business and they can't pay for his funeral....something funny there.....
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