COLONY, Ala. woke up heavy and quiet on February 3, 2026, after news spread that Felicia Morgan, 37, and Carthel Morgan, 63, were found dead inside a van at a local residence. In a small community where most people know each other by name, the loss landed hard and deep.
The discovery was made around 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Cullman County Sheriff’s Office, which is working alongside the Cullman County Coroner’s Office. Deputies say the situation is being treated as an active death investigation, but early findings point away from violence.
Authorities stressed that there is no sign of foul play and no threat to the public. Investigators believe the incident was isolated, offering some reassurance to shaken neighbors who watched patrol cars roll through their normally quiet streets that morning.
Even so, questions linger, and officials say the investigation is still ongoing. More details are expected to be released as the coroner’s work continues and the facts are fully sorted out.
For those who knew them, Felicia and Carthel were more than names in a report. They were familiar faces, known for their warmth and easy kindness. Friends say Felicia had a gentle way about her, while Carthel was the kind of man who showed up when help was needed, no questions asked.
Across Colony, people are leaning on each other. Phone calls, quiet visits, and shared memories are helping families and neighbors cope with a loss that feels sudden and unfair. In moments like this, the town’s closeness becomes both its burden and its strength.
Though grief hangs in the air, so does gratitude for lives well lived. Felicia and Carthel Morgan are being remembered not for how they died, but for how they lived, and for the love they leave behind in a community that will not forget them.
