Beula B. Hooper, 95, of Malta passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at the Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville. She was born July 26, 1923 in Morgan County to the late William Lighthizer and Jessie Teters Lighthizer. Beula was a homemaker and had worked as a nurse's aid. She is survived by a daughter, Connie McMulty of Ontario, Canada; a son, Michael Hooper of Akron; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Leroy J. Hooper; a daughter, Phyllis Dobosh; a sister, Evelyn Ross; and two brothers, Carl and Denzil  Lighthizer. In keeping with her wishes, a caring cremation will take place. Memorial  contributions may be made to Shrivers Hospice.