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Dottie Rambo Killed In Tour Bus Accident UPDATE 7:41 PMAbout This Article
Written: 05/11/2008 
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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.
Reader Comments
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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 -
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)) -
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 -
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
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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!
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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.
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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
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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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