Former Caldwell High School Volleyball Player Chesne Hannah Dies at 19, Leaving Her Parents and Brother

Chesne Hannah Long is remembered for the heart with which she lived.

January 16, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on January 16, 2026

Chesne Hannah Long, an accomplished volleyball player from Caldwell High School, passed away at the age of 19 on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

She received her Summa Cum Laude diploma from Caldwell High School in 2026.

Chesne Hannah Long lived a life rich in passion, love, and dedication.

She was an accomplished athlete who set numerous school records in volleyball. She played volleyball for over a decade and loved being part of the Tribe Kidder volleyball team.

Her strength, teamwork, and vibrant presence left a lasting mark on her coaches, teammates, and the entire school community.

The 5’9″ tall athlete had beautifully balanced the simple joys in her world and cherished her community, deeply loving her friends and family.

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Caldwell Volleyball Star Chesne Hannah Long Leaves Lasting Legacy at 19

Chesne Hannah Long, the daughter of Brent and Kristen Stephen Long, was born on August 1, 2006, in Cambridge, Ohio. Her parents raised her in a close-knit family alongside her brother, Beckett Long.

Sadly, he passed away unexpectedly at the age of 19.

Long’s life was brief, but it was all about joy, kindness, and spirited accomplishment.

She brought an unwavering warmth and laughter into every room, forever brightening the lives of her family and countless friends.

Away from the court, she found happiness in music, in the companionship of her cat, Luca, and in riding her horse, Saylor. She was a faithful member of the Caldwell Church of Christ.

Long’s loving spirit endures in the hearts of her grieving parents and brother.

She is survived by her aunt Carrie Long; great-uncle and great-aunt Richard and Carolyn Rutherford; special cousin Danny Wilson; uncle Jedidiah (Katie) Stephen; cherished cousins Rhian, Allie, and Kolton Stephen; great-aunts and great-uncles Donna (Tim) Boyd, Denise (Jim) Wells, Lisa (Larry) Cowgill, Jason (Jenn) Stephen, Carla Cook, Shari (David) Gann, and Stacy (Bob) Guy; many special cousins.

Similarly, she shared a close bond with her grandparents, Galen and Candie Long; grandmother Shila “Shinny” Stephen; and great-grandmothers Shirley Stephen and Sue Forshey.

On the other hand, she was preceded in death by her hero, her Pap Kevin Stephen, whom she missed every day; her great-grandfathers Carl Forshey and Dale Stephen; and her uncle Darrel Forshey.

The Long family will receive friends and family for visitation on Friday, January 16, 2026, from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the Chandler Funeral Home, 609 West Street, Caldwell.

Pastor Kris Bright will officiate a funeral service on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Chandler Funeral Home Chapel. She will be laid to rest beside her beloved Pap in Olive Cemetery.

Instead of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in Chesne’s honor to the Caldwell Booster, Volleyball Program, PO Box #60, Caldwell, OH 43724.

Long’s physical presence is gone, but the echo of her laughter, strength, kindness, and love will live on in every heart she touched. She will be profoundly missed forever.

Rest In Peace, Chesne Hannah Long.

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Ashish Maharjan, author at Players Bio, has been covering news with a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling. A writer with a passion for capturing the essence of athletic competition.

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