By Jennifer JahnNKyTribune staff writer
A beautiful body perishes, but a work of art dies not,” wrote Leonardo da Vinci — a sentiment that resonates deeply with Donielle Weinel as she searches for paintings created by her late grandfather, Dale Dunaway.
In recent days, Weinel has taken to social media for help locating artwork Dunaway gifted or sold throughout the community during his lifetime. Dunaway, who passed away in 2000, was not only a prolific local artist but also a beloved figure whose kindness and generosity left a lasting impression on those who knew him.
Dunaway was born in Piner, Kentucky, in 1932. As a child, he moved with his family first to Newport and later to Covington, where he lived through the 1950s until his death…