Muskingum County's Free Newspaper

Elizabeth “Betty” Stanton

Elizabeth “Betty” Sarah Stanton

Elizabeth “Betty” Sarah Stanton, 97, died Sunday evening, March 8, 2026, at Willow Haven Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Zanesville. Born August 4, 1928, at Saint Mary Hospital in Watertown, Wisconsin. She was a member of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church where she was a member of the choir, played the French horn in the band, […]

Bernard Leroy Shroyer

Bernard Leroy Shroyer, age 92, passed away on November 26, 2025 in Palm Springs, CA. Bernard was born on November 5, 1933 near Adamsville, Ohio. He moved his family to California in 1966. He was a hard worker with a long career as an Operating Engineer. After retirement he loved his time as Commadore with […]

Barbara L. (Keyes) Wilcox

Barbara L. (Keyes) Wilcox, 92, of Dresden passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Altercare Zanesville. Born October 6, 1933, in Dresden, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Carlos and Dorothy (Snyder) Keyes and a 1951 graduate of Jefferson High School. She was the receptionist for Dr. Matthews of Dresden after high school. […]

Teddy Lee Crozier, Sr.

Teddy Lee Crozier, Sr., 58, of Dresden, Ohio died unexpectedly Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025. Born September 22, 1967 in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a son of the late Hazel & Paul Crozier, Sr. and a 1985 Graduate of Tri-Valley High School. Ted was a member of North Terrace Church of Christ, Friends of the […]

Charlene Belle Ross

Charlene Belle Ross, 99, was born August 11, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite (Blaine) Riley of Frazeysburg, Ohio. She died on October 22, 2025.  Charlene graduated from Frazeysburg High School in 1944. She married Edward Ross of Adams Mills, Ohio on February 25, 1945. During their 75 years of […]

OBITUARY: Alice Mae Smith

Alice Mae Smith, 83, of Zanesville, Ohio walked through the gates of Heaven to join her Lord and Savior along with her loved ones Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born May 12, 1941 in Dresden she was the daughter of late Herman and Melba Davis Stratman. Alice was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson High School, and […]

Obituary: Arthur L. Untied

Arthur L. Untied, 85, of Dresden, OH passed away peacefully Monday, July 1, 2024, after suffering many years with dementia, at Altercare of Coshocton. Born February 11,1939 in Frazeysburg, OH, he was a son of the late Wilbur E. and Velma E. (Baughman) Untied. He was a 1957 graduate of Frazeysburg High School. Arthur and […]

Obituary: Nita L. Reed

Nita L. Reed, 91, of Dresden, died Monday morning, July 8, 2024, at her home. Born March 19, 1933, in Portersville, Ohio, she was the only child of the late Gerald M. and Lena (Bankes) Buckley and a 1950 graduate of McCluney High School. Nita was a devoted housewife and homemaker; she adored spending time […]

Obituary: Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller, age 81, of Dresden, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday night, April 18, 2024. Born on March 17, 1943, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Paul and Dorothy (Russell) Kirby, Mary was the epitome of steadfast love and practical wisdom. Her life painted a perfect portrait of nurturing care, evident not only […]