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- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 16 May 2006.
Ester Lee Eberhardt obituary
- [S23] Atchley Funeral Home, (http://www.atchleyfuneralhome.com/), 16 May 2006.
Brian Keith Eberhardt
February 02, 1970 - May 16, 2006
Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee
Resided In: Sevierville Tennessee USA
Visitation: May 18, 2006
Service: May 18, 2006
Cemetery: Caton's Chapel Cemetery
Brian Keith Eberhardt, age 36 of Sevierville, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2006. He was preceded in death by his wife of 21 years Ester Lee Eberhardt; father Henry Daniel Eberhardt, III; grandfathers Henry Daniel Eberhardt,II, and Garfield Parton.
Survivors:
Son: Keith Lee Eberhardt
Mother: Mildred Parton Font
Grandmothers: Lillie Parton, Mildred Muchenhagen of KY
Brothers and sisters-in-law: Scott and Jennifer Eberhardt, David and Kim Eberhardt, Arno and Selina Eberhardt
Half sister: Janet Stith of KY
Nephews: Dexter and Joshua Eberhardt
Nieces: Heather and Jessica Eberhardt
Several aunts and uncles
Especially dear friend: Joe Gibson
Funeral service 7 PM Thursday in the Chapel of Atchley Funeral Home with Rev. Wes Carr officiating. Family and friends will meet 1 PM Friday in Caton’s Chapel Cemetery for interment. The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Thursday at Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)
- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 16 May 2006.
An estranged Sevier County couple was found shot to death off Red Bud Lane this morning and authorities believe they were the victims of a murder-suicide, according to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office.
The bodies of Brian Keith Eberhardt, 36, and his wife, Ester Eberhardt, 35, were found this morning at Brian Eberhardt’s house after deputies were called to the residence to check on their welfare, said Sgt. Michael Hodges.
Ester Eberhardt was found lying near the base of a hill below the house with a gunshot wound to her face and her husband was found "about 15 feet above her" with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to his chin, Hodges said.
A 9mm handgun was found lying between his legs, the deputy said.
Brian Eberhardt, who owned Eberhardt Construction Co., was arrested in April for allegedly assaulting his wife, Hodges said. She later withdrew the order of protection, however, but continued living in a separate residence.
She apparently went to his house today so they could discuss the construction business, Hodges said.
The couple has an 11-year-old son who is now staying with relatives, according to Hodges.
- [S51] The Seymour Herald, (www.smokymountainherald.com), 17 May 2006.
Two Sevierville residents were found shot to death outside a home on Red Bud Lane Tuesday morning in an apparent murder-suicide, according to investigating officer Sgt. Michael Hodges with the Sevier County Sheriff’s Department.
While the investigation is on-going, Hodges said that it was apparent that Brian Eberhardt, of 521 Red Bud Lane, was the shooter in the incident. Eberhardt, 37, was found in a field in front of his house with a gunshot wound to his face, and a 9mm Smith and Wesson in his lap.
“When we arrived he was laying on his back, still breathing,” said Hodges. “I called for an ambulance to step it up and get on in there to see if we could save him. Their attempts were unsuccessful and they were pronounced dead at the scene,” he said.
His estranged wife, Ester Eberhardt, 36, was found about 15 feet away with one gunshot wound to the back of her head, which exited through her cheek. Ester Eberhardt was pronounced dead at the scene, Hodges said.
Hodges said that neighbors had told him that the couple had one 11-year-old male child who was in school at the time, and was with family members following the incident.
“It came in initially as a welfare check from the sister of the victim,” who lives in the residence next door, Hodges said. “She called in because when she talked to her on the phone she could hear them arguing and, at some point, the victim said ‘help me,’ he reported. “Then, there was a phone call back saying that she’d heard gun shots,” said Hodges.
There were no witnesses to the shooting. The complainant heard the shot but couldn’t see.
Only a month ago, Brian Eberhardt was arrested on domestic violence charges and was booked on April 5. “That’s the only booking we show in our facility; I don’t know about anywhere else,” said Hodges.
Hodges said that he had been told that the couple had been married for 17-18 years and were separated at the time, while they were in the process of a divorce. E. Eberhardt had been living elsewhere at the time.
Sheriff’s deputies Mike Watson and JJ Breeden arrived on the scene to assist Long and Hodges with the investigation.
- [S87] Death Certificate.
Name Date of Death / Age County of Death County / State of Residence Marital Status Gender Race File #
EBERHARDT BRIAN 05-16-2006 / 36 SEVIER SEVIER / TN MARRIED M WHITE 24619
- [S147] Find a Grave, (Memorial: 17037109).
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
EBERHARDT, HENRY DANIEL PARTON, MILDRED JUNE 1963-08-06
- [S126] The Official Marriage Records of Sevier County Tennessee 1945-1971, Volume III, Smoky Mountain Historical Society, (Copyright 2008), ISBN 1-890150-00-5.
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Name Mildred June Eberhardt
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 05 Jul 1974
Event Place Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Gender Female
Spouse's Name Henry Daniel Eberhardt
Spouse's Name Suffix Iii
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Groom's Name Bride's First Name Bride's Maiden Name County Date of Marriage File #
EBERHARDT BRIAN K ESTER L [NOT GIVEN] SEVIER 06-02-1990 28022
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
95407 BRIAN KEITH EBERHARDT ESTER LEE BRANAM
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