Carroll High School Football Captain Grant Prather, 16, Dies Leaving His Parents, Michael And Stephany Prather
Grant was an active member of Deer Creek Presbyterian Church; he loved to attend to get a little Jesus in him, as he would say.
NewsRohit MaharjanOctober 25, 2026
This article was last updated by Rohit Maharjan on October 25, 2026
Grant M. Prather, who was proud to be the Honorary captain of the football team, has sadly passed away.
Grant was a sophomore at Carroll Jr. Sr. High School in Flora, where he was loved by all.
He was so proud to be the Honorary Captain of the football team and took the job very seriously, leading the team onto the field on game day.
Prather was involved in 4-H, and the highlight of his fair was greeting all his friends and family at the sheep show.
He loved to cook and enjoyed watching the Incredible Dr. Pol and Pioneer Woman on TV. He had a love for music of all kinds.
Grant was an active member of Deer Creek Presbyterian Church; he loved to attend to get a little Jesus in him, as he would say.
Grant M. Prather Tragically Died At The Age of 16
According to various sources, Grant M. Prather, 16, from Walton, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2026, at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
Fire Pizza Flora took to their official Facebook handle to announce the tragic news. They wrote,
Today, our Carroll community is hurting. We’ve lost one of our own — Grant, a young man whose courage, joy, and team spirit inspired everyone who met him. To the Prather family, the Carroll students, staff, and football team — please know your community stands with you. Grant showed us what it means to lead with heart. May we all honor his memory by showing up for one another with the same strength, kindness, and loyalty he showed for his team.
Fire Pizza FloraTaylor Kressley, a volunteer at Happy Hounds Dog daycare, also mourned Grant’s loss. She wrote,
Everyone that knew Grant is going to miss him I know everyone at Carroll schools are going to miss him. He always had a smile on his face always happy. My hearts go out to the prather family
Taylor KressleyHalee Betzner, an assistant principal at Carroll High School, offered heartfelt condolences.
Grant left little drops of Heaven wherever he went. Years ago, I ran into Grant and his mom at a youth football game on a Saturday morning, right after Blake came to Carroll. At the time, we were pretty against moving the kids and felt so torn about where they would fit best, but it was my long conversation with Stephany and Grant that changed my heart. I remember telling Blake it was a God thing and that we officially needed to “come home.”
Halee BetznerOther close ones and relatives have also poured their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Grant’s family to stay strong in this hard time.
A celebration of Grant’s impactful life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 28, 2026, at Carroll Jr.-Sr. High School Gymnasium with Pastor David Smook officiating.
Private Burial will follow at Center Cemetery near Young America.
Instead of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Grant Prather Memorial Fund, c/o Carroll County Community Foundation, 215 W. Sycamore St., Kokomo, Indiana 46901.
Rest in Heaven, Grant M. Prather.
Grant M. Prather Is Survived By His Parents And Brother, Garrett
Grant Michael Prather wasborn on February 24, 2009, to his father, Michael, and his mother, Stephany Prather.
He grew up with his little brother, Garrett of Walton.
Sadly, Michael and Stephany lost their child, Grant M. Prather, at the age of 16.
He is also survived by Grammy & Pa, Bill and Susie Dyke, His favorite Aunt “Mo”- Monica Prather, his special 8-3 Mom, Anechia Nelson, who was by his side during school hours each day, and his chosen family, Jeff and Josh LeDonne.
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