Dolly Pal Dottie Rambo Dies In Bus Accident
Southern Gospel legend and long time Dolly pal, Dottie Rambo, died in a tour bus accident early Sunday morning in southwest Missouri while on her way to perform a Mother’s Day concert in North Richland Hills, Texas. Also on board the bus were several of my dear friends: Dottie’s manager Larry Ferguson, his wife Judy, their children Christian and Pierce, Dottie’s webmaster and assistant Chris Barnes, and bus driver Ronnie Meadows. 
Dolly quickly released a statement in response to today’s tragedy: “I know Dottie is in heaven in the arms of God right now, but our earth angel will surely be missed. Dottie was a dear friend, a fellow singer, songwriter and entertainer, and as of late my duet singing partner. Dottie, ’stand by the river’ and wait for me. I will always love you, Dolly.” Dolly went on to say “I also want to send my prayers and thoughts to her manager Larry Ferguson, the children, families and everyone involved in this terrible tragedy.” According to reports, Chris Barnes, Larry Ferguson and Ronnie Meadows have all been admitted to St. Johns Hospital in Springfield, Missouri in serious condition while Larry’s wife and children sustained moderate injuries. No funeral arrangements for Dottie have been made yet as of this writing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dottie’s family and our friends who were involved in this tragedy.
May 12th, 2008 at 1:03 am
I was deeply sadden to hear the tragic news of the passing of Dottie Rambo. I know she is safely “Sheltered In The Arms Of God.” My sincere condolences to Dolly on the loss of her dear friend.
May 12th, 2008 at 5:07 am
Growing up as a preachers kid, I’ve heard many a person sing Ms. Dottie’s songs in churches throughout Southwest Louisiana. I can’t begin to say how deeply saddened I was at the news of her death. My prayers go out to her family members and friends, as she will be greatly missed!
May 12th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Thank You Dotty Rambo for being a part of my life!!!
Love You
Mary Ann Lively
May 12th, 2008 at 10:46 am
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, Dottie Rambo.
She was a great lady that I met many years ago - over the years I have thought about her, sang her songs, and prayed for her and her family.
Ms. Dottie was a true inspiration.
May 12th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
How can a sadden and a glorious day be combined. Only our Lord allows such. Certainly for Dottie there will be not tears pass the gate. But today, we share tears of sorrow as a GREAT WARRIOR
has gone on to glory. Our earthly loss is Heaven’s gain.
karin
May 12th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
simply spoken earths loss is heavens gain. Dottie is singing around THE throne with God. She has touched a many a life. our thoughts and prayers fir her friends and family
May 13th, 2008 at 12:10 am
DOTTIE I MET YOU MANY TIMES WHAT A WONDERFUL LADY. YOU ARE WITH ALL THE HOMECOMMING FRIENDS NOW. WE LOVE LARRY YOUR MANAGER AND HIS FAMILY AND THEY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. GOD REST YOUR SOUL. RICK
May 13th, 2008 at 4:49 am
Oh what a loss. Her songs are so anointed of the Lord and they comforted me during “dark” days of my life. How sad I am today but how happy I am for Dottie as she is with the One she wrote about, sang about and loved.
May 13th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Such a great loss, but Heavens gain is even greater. Dolly, our prayers are with you as well as the family. We love you both.
May 13th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
It was sadding to hear of the passing of Dottie Rambo. I am sure she is at peace now. I know that much hasn’t been said of her passing in the news but her music will be missed. I hope that Reba and her family know we are all praying for her.
May 14th, 2008 at 11:36 am
yeah that happened I hurt my jaw and neck and arm and all my bopbops they got glass in them me and pierce went back were whachinh the best little chicken house in texas