GORDON BATTERSBY RAPHINE, VA Gordon Battersby, 81, widower of Mildred (Stockdale) Koval-Battersby, of 20 Harvest Lane, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at Augusta Health, Fishersville. He was born April 7, 1933, in Rahway, New Jersey, a son of the late David and Margaret Battersby. Mr. Battersby was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Prior to retirement, Mr. Battersby was employed by Burke-Parsons Bowlby. Family members include a stepson and daughter-in-law, Kevin R. and Brenda Koval of Raphine; three grandchildren, Ashley Gardner, Brandon Williams, and Quincy Koval, all of Raphine; three step great grandchildren, Brooke Gardner, Nicholas Gardner, and Donavan Koval. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. A Celebration of his life service will be conducted at a later date. Friends may call at the residence at any time. Henry Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.