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Dottie Rambo Killed In Tour Bus Accident UPDATE 7:41 PM

Larry Ferguson is no longer in critical condition. He has suffered two broken legs as well as other injuries, but he is conscious. Chris Barnes is still critical at this time. Larry's wife, Judy, suffered a broken collar bone and has been released from the hospital, but is staying at the hospital with one of her sons who has not been released yet.

Previous reports that the bus driver, Ronnie Meadows, was killed were inaccurate. He is alive but in critical condition.

We will be posting more info as it is received. Please be praying for all the families involved in this tragedy.

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ORIGINAL INFO

We received word this morning that Dottie Rambo was killed last night in a tour bus accident. Dottie was scheduled to appear at North Richland Hills, Texas at the Fountain Of Life Church at 10:30 AM with her dear friends Lulu Roman and Naomi Sego this morning, so we are assuming she was on route to Texas when the accident occurred.

We will post more info whrn it is received. Please be in prayer for the family at this time.

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MORE INFO

Reports indicate that the accident was weather-related, and that other passengers were also injured. The accident happened outside of Springfield, Missouri. Manager Larry Ferguson is in critical condition, but his wife and children appear to be fine. It is believed that the bus driver was also killed.

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Author: AGM | Author's Website: http://absolutelygospel.com/
Written: 05/11/2008 | Category: News & Scoops Comments: 28
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  1.    Skullitor ~ 05/11/2008

    Skullitor's avatar Dottie was a wonderful lady and a great song writer.She will be missed.

  2.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/11/2008

    I am deeply saddened and heart broken. Dottie was an angel in human form. to say that she was anointed would be a huge understatement. She was one of a kind.

    But I am also happy. All of the suffering that she has endured ove4r all these decades, has finally come to an end. Now her back isn't a mess anymore. Now she's not in pain anymore. Now she's totally healed and totally whole!!!

    She's now living what she has written and sung about for so long. She is now "BEHOLDING HIM"!

    Thank you Lord for allowing Dottie to be such a wonderful witness for You on this earth. Your hand was truly on her.

  3.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/11/2008

    I am praying for the families in the Ram bo accident

  4.    Paul Rhoden and The Suwannee River Boys ~ 05/11/2008

    WE were so saddened by the death of our dear friend and servant of the Lord Dottie Rambo. We got the word Sunday afternoon that she had made the journey home.The Holy Hills of Heaven called her
    to her eternal rest.She will be missed by all of us not only in the ministry but the fans as well.Our prayers are with her family and those that traveled with her,

  5.    Blake Goff ~ 05/11/2008

    I am very sorry to hear about our sweet dottie rambo. Shes in a better place called heaven and she will be missed

  6.    Tommy D Mayo ~ 05/12/2008

    There is a new shining in the portals of Glory. We can all cherish her Memory in the songs, recordings and the many lives she touched over the years as well as her many top hit classic songs.
    There will never be another songwriter now or in the future to ever surpass her and her special way of delivering songs will never be duplicated and it would be un-feasible for anyone to try!!.
    My prayers will be with her remaining Family and may God's Peace be with them all through this difficult time....

  7.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/12/2008

    Dottie Rambo won the hearts of many folks who attended one of her inspiring concerts here in Alton, IL in the 1970's. She sang and literally brought Heaven's reality into the auditorium through her marvelous ministry in song. We send our heartfelt condolences to the family over this loss, and pledge to never stop using her songs that the Lord gave to all of us through her anointed pen.

  8.    Bruce A. McGuire ~ 05/12/2008

    What an amazing Lady Dottie Rambo was!

    There are no words to describe the sadness I share with so many others that she is now gone from us, but Thank God we had her! No one in ANY field of music could put a song together, or touch more people with just one song than Dottie Rambo. Words and music as meaningful and beautiful as hers are a gift from God through people's souls and Dottie must have been his main vessel.

    I grew up in Southern Gospel Music traveling with the Sego Brothers and Naomi and was privileged to work many shows with Dottie and "The Rambos". Dottie wrote the Gospel the way it's supposed to be. So incredibly encouraging and inspiring, never condescending, judgmental, or exclusionary. Her words and music literally saved my life more than one time, as I'm sure they did many others. "This Is My Valley", "Too Much To Gain To Lose", "In the Valley He Restoreth My Soul", "Sheltered In the Arms of God" and so many others have and always will be a part of my life and my strength when I feel I can't take another step. Dottie had a way of climbing back up from the bottom and through her songs showed others they not only could, but they MUST!

    I can't help but be overwhelmed with sadness to know she is gone, but I rejoice in the knowledge that her trials are now over and SHE is safely "Sheltered In the Arms of God". Also that He gave us such a wonderful Lady with an amazing voice that surely touched more people in 74 years than any other human being that ever walked this Earth.

    Earth's devastating loss is Heaven's gain.

    "This house of flesh is but a prison
    Bars of bone hold my soul
    But the doors of clay are gonna burst wide open!
    When the Angels set my spirit free!
    I'll take my flight like the mighty eagle
    When the Hills of Home start calling me..."

  9.    donnie sumner ~ 05/12/2008

    For two years I sat in the shadows and accompanied Ms. Dottie as her conductor and pianist as she presented her "Concert of Love" series nationwide.
    Each afternoon I would go to the local florist and buy her a rose and some babies breath for her to wear in her hair during the evening performance.
    She always wore the roses with grace and dignity and consistantly gave great performances.
    Tho I am saddened at her leaving I know full well she is now enjoying the pleasures she so skillfully wrote about.
    Today her back is straight again, her voice is bright and her guitar strumming has a stronger downbeat than ever before.
    In all probability The Father met her at the gate with a heavenly rose and a hearty "Well done my good and faithful servant!"
    Goodbye Ms.Dottie's.
    Enjoy your new home.
    Joyfully hum and strum, barefoot, forever, "Where The Roses Never Fade"
    See ya in the morning Ms. Dottie
    Your friend
    Donnie

  10.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/12/2008

    I am so sorry for the loss that the Rambo family and others on the bus.Jesus will see you thru.

  11.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/12/2008

    i was shocked and saddened to hear of the news of Dottie Rambo's passing. While saddened because earth has lost an angel I am rejoicing because now
    heaven's choir just got a whole lot better because Dottie is now teacihing angles how to sing.

  12.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/12/2008

    How sad for Reba to lose her mother on Mother's Day.

  13.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/12/2008

    We are grieved by this news... and how sad that she left us on Mother's Day. Im sure today that "Mommas Teaching Angels How To Sing". We love you Rambo family. God is with you.

  14.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/12/2008

    What a sad day for all of Southern Gospel & Dottie's family. My prayers go out to all involved.

  15.    Wendy Word + forgiven ~ 05/12/2008

    I was shocked by the news. It just doesn't seem real. She has been such an inspiration and an icon representing Southern Gospel Music before men through a real relationship with the Lord that was easily seen. What an example she set for all of us to carry out. We love you Dottie; you will be greatly missed.

  16.    CliffCerce ~ 05/12/2008

    CliffCerce's avatar We had the privilege of sharing the stage with Dottie exactly 3 weeks before her tragic death. We had a chance to visit with her and tell her how much she means to us.

    She was wonderfully used of the Lord - and will be greatly missed. We are in prayer for her family and those still injured.

    Cliff Cerce
    The Cerces, PO Box 8525, Springfield, MO 65801
    417-863-8440
    http://www.thecerces.com
    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

  17.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/12/2008

    I did not know Dottie personally, but I do know she has written some great music that has been sung and is still being sung to glorify our Lord. These songs will be remembered as well as the person that wrote them. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends.

  18.    william mcdaniel ~ 05/12/2008

    Today I was sadden to hear of the passing of dottie rambo.She was one of my favorite song writters of all to listen to, and for me to try and sing.I was reminded of one of the songs i tried to right ,the words went (Dont you weep for me nomore .I am flying with the angles I've got my wings on.){Flying around the holy throne and I am singing a holy song with all the Holy ones.}More peace than I've ever known.I will never be the song writter she is But I willl still Look at her Image she left with me to inspire me

  19.    paul jackson ~ 05/13/2008

    On behalf of our church and The Prophets Qt, we express love and prayerfulness for this dear servant's family. All of us are holding you up in prayer as the Father holds you.

    We are confident that Ms Dottie is "Shelterd in the Arms of God"...Amen!

    PJ / The Prophets

  20.    Reggie Duncan ~ 05/13/2008

    I was awakened Sunday morning with the news of Dottie Rambo's death. I can't even begin to explain the influence The Rambos. and Dottie personally, have had on me personally and as a musicain. As a young kid, the Rambos Trio introduced me (via TV)to mixed gospel singing with a vocal twist I hadn't heard (or noticed ) before. They sang a "meatier" type of gospel song, musically and lyrically. They would "swap" parts and I remember trying to figure out what they were doing! I looked forward to each show, with little Mrs. Dottie playing that huge guitar!

    I bought their live album, produced in the late 70s, and the musicians they had influenced me greatly. As a steel guitar enthusiast, Johnny Cox's performance on that album was very inspirational. I can still hear that great music ringing in my ears!

    Dottie's song writing collaboration with Gov. Jimmie Davis produced some of my favorite songs of all time. Again, as a musician, her songs were melodic and easily recognizable as instrumentals, a rarity these days.

    Dottie's song, "I've Never Been This Homesick Before" moved many 1000s of people to think about eternity and is still one of her most requested songs. I heard 100s of folks, night after night, request that Mr. Bill Burns, of the Country Village Supper Club, sing that great song....with a rousing response every time! I had the awesome priviledge of playing steel there for 11 wonderful years, doing many of Dottie's songs.

    Incidentally, the southern gospel quartet that I work with, The Providentials, just obtained mechanical licensing to record "I've Never Been This Homesick Before" for their upcoming album, "Can't Say Enough", to be released in June.

    Mixed feelings......Ms. Dottie has gone thru so much adversity thru the years. I guess I would feel better if she hadn't died this way. But, the destination is the same either way. And, knowing Dottie, she wouldn't want to come back.

    I miss her......but her music lives on....until the Lord comes......

    Reggie Duncan

  21.    Reggie Duncan ~ 05/13/2008

    I was awakened yesterday morning with the news of Dottie Rambo's death. I can't even begin to explain the influence The Rambos. and Dottie personally, have had on me personally and as a musicain. As a young kid, the Rambos Trio introduced me (via TV)to mixed gospel singing with a vocal twist I hadn't heard (or noticed ) before. They sang a "meatier" type of gospel song, musically and lyrically. They would "swap" parts and I remember trying to figure out what they were doing! I looked forward to each show, with little Mrs. Dottie playing that huge guitar!

    I bought their live album, produced in the late 70s, and the musicians they had influenced me greatly. As a steel guitar enthusiast, Johnny Cox's performance on that album was very inspirational. I can still hear that great music ringing in my ears!

    Dottie's song writing collaboration with Gov. Jimmie Davis produced some of my favorite songs of all time. Again, as a musician, her songs were melodic and easily recognizable as instrumentals, a rarity these days.

    Dottie's song, "I've Never Been This Homesick Before" moved many 1000s of people to think about eternity and is still one of her most requested songs. I heard 100s of folks, night after night, request that Mr. Bill Burns, of the Country Village Supper Club, sing that great song....with a rousing response every time! I had the awesome priviledge of playing steel there for 11 wonderful years, doing many of Dottie's songs.

    Incidentally, the southern gospel quartet that I work with, The Providentials, just obtained mechanical licensing to record "I've Never Been This Homesick Before" for their upcoming album, "Can't Say Enough", to be released in June.

    Mixed feelings......Ms. Dottie has gone thru so much adversity thru the years. I guess I would feel better if she hadn't died this way. But, the destination is the same either way. And, knowing Dottie, she wouldn't want to come back.

    I miss her......but her music lives on....until the Lord comes......

    Reggie Duncan

  22.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/13/2008

    I was awakened yesterday morning with the news of Dottie Rambo's death. I can't even begin to explain the influence The Rambos. and Dottie personally, have had on me personally and as a musicain. As a young kid, the Rambos Trio introduced me (via TV)to mixed gospel singing with a vocal twist I hadn't heard (or noticed ) before. They sang a "meatier" type of gospel song, musically and lyrically. They would "swap" parts and I remember trying to figure out what they were doing! I looked forward to each show, with little Mrs. Dottie playing that huge guitar!

    I bought their live album, produced in the late 70s, and the musicians they had influenced me greatly. As a steel guitar enthusiast, Johnny Cox's performance on that album was very inspirational. I can still hear that great music ringing in my ears!

    Dottie's song writing collaboration with Gov. Jimmie Davis produced some of my favorite songs of all time. Again, as a musician, her songs were melodic and easily recognizable as instrumentals, a rarity these days.

    Dottie's song, "I've Never Been This Homesick Before" moved many 1000s of people to think about eternity and is still one of her most requested songs. I heard 100s of folks, night after night, request that Mr. Bill Burns, of the Country Village Supper Club, sing that great song....with a rousing response every time! I had the awesome priviledge of playing steel there for 11 wonderful years, doing many of Dottie's songs.

    Incidentally, the southern gospel quartet that I work with, The Providentials, just obtained mechanical licensing to record "I've Never Been This Homesick Before" for their upcoming album, "Can't Say Enough", to be released in June.

    Mixed feelings......Ms. Dottie has gone thru so much adversity thru the years. I guess I would feel better if she hadn't died this way. But, the destination is the same either way. And, knowing Dottie, she wouldn't want to come back.

    I miss her......but her music lives on....until the Lord comes......

    Reggie Duncan (.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address))

  23.    Steven Cheney ~ 05/13/2008

    I will never forget Dottie who had a very personal impact on my life. She was such an inspiration to songwriters. I remember at one of our songwriter meetings when she taught us principals of great songwriting. She was such an encourager. My friend Tery Wilkins and I were talking on the phone yesterday about how her legacy will live on through other writers who she loved, helped and nurtured. We will miss you Dottie ... but we know we will soon see you again. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all her family through this difficult time.

    Sincerely,
    Steven Cheney
    MWC

  24.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/13/2008

    Elaine Harcourt's avatar I never had the joy of meeting Dottie but I did see her in person a couple of years ago & what a night that was. However, she is now free of pain & face to face with her Lord whom she served so faithfully for so many years.

    God is good all the time & all the time God is good. 

    Elaine Harcourt

  25.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/13/2008

    I loved Dottie's music. When I first came to know the Lord, I'd watch TBN when she was on and her music ministered to me so! I can just see Dottie and Anthony Burger sitting at the piano can't you? Along with all the other Southern Gospel Greats. Dottie, you will be MISSED! Praise the Lord you are with JESUS!! Hallelujah!

  26.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/13/2008

    To the Rambo Family: I, too, lost my mother on Mother's Day (1991). I now cherish this day every year and use it as a special day to remember my mother and all the wonderful years we had. She loved Dottie Rambo's music and, as a result, I too love the music - Straight from God's heart to encourage His children. In time, I know you will be able to use Mother's Day as a celebration of your great and wonderful mother and grandmother. You are in my prayers.

  27.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/21/2008

    I AM 40 YRS. I LISTEN TO THE RAMBOES GROWING UP AND STILL SING HER SONGS TODAY SHE WILL BE MISSED FOR YERS. TO COME BUT SHE GOT HER NEW SHOES NOW AND I CAN JUST SEE HER AND VESTAL AND HOWARD AND KENNY AND ALL THE OTHER GOSPEL GREATS SAYING LISTEN NOW ANGLES WE HEAR TO TEACH YOU HOW TO SING BECAUSE WE DONT DO THIS LIKE THIS ON THE GAITHERS VIDOES WE WILL SHOW YOU HOW IS DONE AND I CAN HEAR VESTEL JUST JUST A LAUGHING AND HOWARD SAYING COME ON NOW GIRLS THAT IS HOW I SEE THIS IT WAS A GREAT LOST BUT HEAVENS JUST GOT SWEETER AMEN

  28.    .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ~ 05/25/2008

    I could not beleive what I was hearing when I got the news. The impact that Dottie had on lives with her songs will go on.She was a person that had many trials of which they all made her stronger and more humble giving her a great testimony in song. Her life in song will live on in a beautiful harmony of just how great his love is.



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