Obituary Max Murdock Shuler age 39 of Dryden, VA was born November 18, 1981 in Big Stone Gap, VA and passed away March 4, 2021 at Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap, VA. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Otis "Jake" Shuler, uncle Ransom Shuler, and step-grandfather George Carter. Max is survived by his mother and step-father Rebecca and Guy Carter of the home, grandmother Anna Ruth Shuler of Dryden, VA, one brother Dalton Carter of the home, four aunts Linda Lewis and husband, Bobby of Pennington Gap, VA, Shirley Parsons and husband, Verlin of Jonesville, VA, Rhonda Shuler of Dryden, VA, Wanda Kleineick and husband, Jeff of Lexinngton, NC, one uncle Yancy Shuler and wife, Regina of Lexington, NC and many other family and friends. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Province Funeral Home in Pennington Gap, VA. A funeral service will be at 1:00 PM with Rev. Will Parsons officiating Burial will be at the Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden, VA. Memorials and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.provincefuneralhome.com . We are located at 42098 E. Morgan Ave. Pennington Gap, VA 24277 Phone 276-546-2456. Province Funeral Home of Pennington Gap, VA is honored to serve the family of Melissa Marie Vernon. Due to covid-19 state regulations, only 10 are allowed at the funeral home those attending are asked to wear masks/facial covering. Social distancing guidelines will also be in place. Services Visitation Tuesday March 9, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Province Pennington Gap Funeral Home 42098 East Morgan Ave Pennington Gap, VA 24277 Funeral Service Tuesday March 9, 2021 1:00 PM Province Pennington Gap Funeral Home 42098 East Morgan Ave Pennington Gap, VA 24277 Burial Following Funeral Powell Valley Cemetery, Dryden, VA