Vinal Ashby is Gaythel's uncle, the oldest brother of Blanche Ashby Nance. Vinal Ashby was born in Onton and was a barber in Logansport, Indiana until his retirement.
    On the left is their son Don Ashby with his wife Mary Davis who is holding their baby Jon Lynis Ashby. In front is Mary's son by a previous marriage, Michael Ray, who Don Ashby adopted.