Singer/Songwriter Dottie Rambo killed in tragic bus accident

I was shocked to find out on Sunday morning that singer/songwriter Dottie Rambo was killed in a bus accident in the middle of the night here in the state of Missouri.

Two of her songs that we have done on a regular basis in our church are probably her more familiar songs: Behold the Lamb and We Shall Behold Him, but she's written thousands of others.

Here's a copy of the news release from the Singing News:

BOONE, NC(Singing News) - Singing News has confirmed that legendary singer/songwriter Dottie Rambo was killed in an early morning bus accident. Early reports indicate that the accident was weather-related, and that several other passengers aboard the bus were also injured. The family was notified early this morning that the accident happened near Mt. Vernon, Missouri. Manager Larry Ferguson is still unconscious and has two broken legs.

Updated Information from Missouri authorities on Dottie Rambo

At 2:19 a.m., Missouri State Troopers responded to the accident that took place on I-44, two miles east of Mt. Vernon, Missouri. According to the Troopers' report, the 1997 Prevost Dottie was traveling aboard ran off the roadway, struck the guard rail and an embankment. Dottie was pronounced dead at the scene by Lawrence County (Mo.) Coroner Don Lakin at 4:20 a.m.
Aboard the bus were Dottie's product manager Christopher Barnes, Larry & Judy Ferguson, their children Pierce and Christian, and driver Ronnie Meadows.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.