Frederick Francis Sholtes-age 91 of Maynardville passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2026. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. He retired from the US Army with 21 years of service and was a member of the American Legion, Maynardville. He was the owner/operator of a stump removal service and was known as The Stump Man. Preceded in death by his parents, Clause and Freida (Rothenback) Sholtes; children, Kim Todd, Shawn Sholtes, Steven Kampen; siblings, Richard, John, Mary, Lillian.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Brenda Sholtes; children, Jeff Sholtes (Isolda), Mark Sholtes (Michelle), Perry Sholtes, Pam Smith (Frank), Bruce Sholtes, Shari Crane (Rodney); stepchildren, Mike Henry, Steve Henry, Daniel Henry and a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Monday, October 26, 2026, with funeral service to follow at 7 PM Monday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Bryan Cooke officiating. Following the funeral, full military honors will be presented by Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard at the funeral home. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.