Robert Utter

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

R. Wade Utter, age 38, passed away of a long illness Wednesday May 20th, 2015.

He was born March 13, 1977 in Carthage. Wade was a lifelong resident of Carthage and worked as a recruiter for Freeman Hospital. He was also a photographer and contributor for the Carthage Press and co-author of the book “Images of Carthage”. Wade graduated from MSSU May 14, 2005 with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. He was a member of First Christian Church in Carterville. 

Wade was united in marriage to Gwen Faucett August 8, 1998, she survives. He is also survived by his parents JoAnn and Bob Evans of Carthage and Robert and Terri Utter of Springfield, MO, two sons, Evan Utter and Chastin Utter of Carthage, one brother Chris Evans, and one sister, Wendy Evans Bastings, grandparents Lene Swoveland of Joplin and Doris Evans of Carthage. 

Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday May 27, 2015 at Ulmer Funeral Home. Visitations will be held Tuesday May 26, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at Ulmer Funeral Home. Burial will be at Park Cemetery in Carthage. Online condolences can be made at www.ulmerfh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.