Hoyte J. Hooper, 78, of Smithville died Tuesday morning Jan. 31 at NHC Healthcare in Smithville. He was born Aug. 6, 1938 to his parents, the late Albert Lee and Flora Ruth Trusty Hooper. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Faye Hooper; sisters Maureen Florida, Doris Cripps, Faye Trotter Rawls; and infant brother Eugene Hooper.