Funeral Homes in Colfax, NC

Facts about the city

Colfax is a small unincorporated community located in Guilford County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the census-designated place had a population of 2,469. Colfax is located at (36.11, -80.01).The community is a suburb of Greensboro and is located in the center of the Piedmont Triad. Its main attraction is the Piedmont Triad Farmers Market, where people shop for fresh food from local farmers. Its main school is Colfax Elementary, which is part of the Guilford County School System. It is also the location of one of fifteen Piano and Organ Distributors, one of the largest piano sellers in the country.In 2000, the community attempted to incorporate, but failed after a joint commission found that the proposed limits were not sufficient for incorporation under North Carolina law, lacking under the population density requirement. On June 30, 2008 the city of Greensboro annexed the main part of Colfax into the city limits, though some of Colfax is still unincorporated.

Colfax Obituaries

It was disclosed by Bristol Herald Courier on December 23rd, 2020 that Eula Parker (Roark) died in Colfax, North Carolina.  Ms. Parker was 87 years old and was born in Abingdon, VA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Eula's life.

It was noted by Statesville Landmark on October 30th, 2017 that Elaine Sampson (Tschache) passed away in Colfax, North Carolina.  Ms. Sampson was 98 years old and was born in Hingham, MT.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elaine's life.

It was noted on August 1st, 2017 that Jeanne Johnson (Hegberg) passed away in Colfax, North Carolina.  Ms. Johnson was 99 years old and was born in Chicago, IL.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Jeanne's life.

It was written on June 7th, 2017 that Albert A "Bert" Dalkey passed away in Colfax, North Carolina.  Dalkey was 68 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Albert A "Bert"'s life.

It was revealed on October 7th, 2015 that Vernon Glenn Kight passed away in Colfax, North Carolina.  Kight was 79 years old and was born in Garrett Co, MD.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Vernon Glenn's life.

It was disclosed by The Star on July 25th, 2015 that Lee Clyde Phoenix died in Colfax, North Carolina.  Phoenix was 96 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lee Clyde's life.

It was written on July 3rd, 2012 that Julius Warren Jr Dr "Doc" Welborn died in Colfax, North Carolina.  Welborn was 89 years old and was born in Union, SC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Julius Warren Jr Dr "Doc"'s life.

It was noted by Winston-Salem Journal on December 4th, 2011 that Patricia George (Alley) passed away in Colfax, North Carolina.  Ms. George was 72 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Patricia's life.

It was written by Winston-Salem Journal on November 15th, 2011 that William Gaston "Bill" Ervin perished in Colfax, North Carolina.  Ervin was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Gaston "Bill"'s life.

It was disclosed by Winston-Salem Journal on September 15th, 2011 that Molly Jean Shaver (Dameron) passed on in Colfax, North Carolina.  Ms. Shaver was 75 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Molly Jean's life.

History

On June 30, 2008 the city of Greensboro annexed the main part of Colfax into the city limits, though some of Colfax is still unincorporated. Its main school is the Colfax Elementary School, which is part of the Guilford County Schools County School System. It is also the location of one of fifteen Piano and Organ Distributors, one of the largest piano sellers in the country. Its main attraction is the Piedmont Triad Farmers market Market, where people shop for fresh food from local farmers.

In 2000, the community attempted to Incorporation (municipal government) but failed after a joint commission found that the proposed limits were not sufficient for incorporation under North Carolina law, lacking under the population density requirement.