Melany Devon (Hambelton) Hannaford, daughter of Ray Hambelton and Vonda (Gregory) Hambelton, was born May 29, 1968, in Independence, and departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark., at the age of 53 years, 2 months and 27 days.
Bradley Vann Hannaford, son of Billy Gene Hannaford and Shirley Marie Coy Hannaford, was born June 12, 1964, in Kansas City, Kan., and departed this life on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark., at the age of 57 years, 2 months and 19 days.
Melany and Bradley were united in marriage on Aug. 11, 2007, and to this union one daughter was born. They had made their home in Rogers, Ark. for several years. Melany was preceded in death by her mother, Vonda. Bradley was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Shirley. They are survived by their daughter, Emma.
Melany is also survived by her father, Ray Hambelton, of Sparta; brother, Alvin Ray Hambelton, Jr., of Sparta; several uncles, aunts, and cousins and many friends.
Bradley is also survived by two sisters, Connie Kingery, of Rogersville; Tina Nichols and husband, John, of Mansfield; brother, David Hannaford and wife, Gail, of Wasola; father-in-law, Ray Hambelton; brother-in-law, Alvin Ray Hambelton, Jr.; several uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
Melany was born in Independence and raised in West Plains, where she was a graduate of the West Plains High School Class of 1986. She had worked at Mercy Eye Clinic and had been an administrative assistant for a doctor’s office in St. Louis. She currently was teaching in a kindergarten class and helped in school activities and was an overseer of class projects. In high school, Melany excelled in music and choir, winning competitions with her choir group. In her spare time, she loved playing tennis, swimming and all church activities.
Bradley was born in Kansas City, Kan. and moved with his family to Mansfield in 1970. He graduated from Mansfield High School in the Class of 1982. He worked with his dad at Mansfield Tire for a few years before working in maintenance at a poultry processing plant. He and Melany moved to Rogers, Ark., where he was the supervisor of maintenance at Cargill in Springdale, Ark., at the time of his passing. In his spare time, he enjoyed antique guns, reloading, and restoring old vehicles.
Bradley, Melany and Emma had made a profession of faith in Christ at a young age and were currently members of the First Baptist Church of Rogers, Ark. Emma was the love of their lives, and they would do anything they could for her. They guided her young life to the Lord with their care and own Christian belief. We are devastated at the loss of Bradley and Melany, but we know they are in good hands. Graveside services for Bradley and Melany Hannaford were held Saturday, Sep. 3, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Mansfield Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Adamson and the Rev. Wayne Ferry officiating. Song selections were “I’ll Fly Away,” “Amazing Grace” and “In The Garden.” Burial was in Mansfield Cemetery under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mansfield. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com
