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NEWS: Friday June 06 - 2008
 
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DOTTIE RAMBO BUS ACCIDENT: FERGUSON FAMILY HEALTH UPDATE
 
GARNER FAMILY MEMBER/WGMI DJ INJURED IN ACCIDENT
 
SQUIRE PARSONS LOSES MOTHER
 
TONY DYKES HEALTH UPDATE - SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST
 
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Dear Friends,
I am so excited that God has given me the opportunity to help a dear friend... and I hope you will help too.
 
 
The recent passing of Southern Gospel legend Dottie Rambo,.. has affected us all in one way or another.  We miss her and cherish our memories of her.  As fans.. we'll always have Dottie's wonderful music. She has left us more than we could ever give her.
 
I learned today,.. that Dottie's death has affected her manager Larry Ferguson and his family, more than we can imagine.  Before I go further.. let me say, Larry Ferguson has not asked for any assistance.. and this letter is solely my idea.  In addition to losing his best friend.. and someone who was as close as any family member.. Larry has lost his job. Larry and his wife, Judy, were both employees of Dottie Rambo,.. so they now find themselves without income.. and no insurance.  In fact, at the time of the tragic accident, Larry and Judy were due to receive payment of their salaries for the previous two weeks. That money never came. The Fergusons are facing immediate financial hardship.
 
This isn't a time to ask questions or try and figure out why Larry's family is in this situation.  It's a time to do what God would have you do.  God wanted me to send money.. and write this letter.  I have done both.  Now you can help too. 
 
You all have enjoyed receiving SGReporter Fan Mail for free.. and many tell me how much you appreciate our efforts. Here's a chance to give back. I have set up a special donation account for the family of Larry Ferguson. FAN MAIL subscribers are encouraged to make a donation of any amount.  You may donate through your PayPal account,.. or with most major credit cards. All funds will be given to Larry and Judy Ferguson. Thanks for your help.
 
 
Blessings,
 
Chuck Peters
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DOTTIE RAMBO BUS ACCIDENT: FERGUSON FAMILY HEALTH UPDATE
SGReporter spoke with Larry Ferguson today.. Larry tells us that he is still experiencing quite a bit of pain.. and will undergo additional surgery soon.  Larry,.. his wife, Judy and the couple's children,.. Christian and Pierce were injured last month in the bus accident that claimed Dottie Rambo's life. Larry says: "The children healed up well. Judy is still recovering with her shoulder and has an appointment with the doctor Friday."
 
Ferguson also reports that he will be covering one of Dottie's scheduled appearnaces next month. He says: "I am supposed to go in Dottie's place on the Jim Bakker Show on July 31st. So please pray my health will make it.. I really want to pay tribute to Dottie." Larry served as Dottie Rambo's manager from the the late 1990s.. until the time of her death. Judy was also a part of the management team.
 
visit: www.larry-ferguson.com
 
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GARNER FAMILY MEMBER/WGMI DJ INJURED IN ACCIDENT
News information from Lamp Records says that Horace Garner,.. of the Garner Family suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle mishap Wednesday. Garner was rushed to the Atlanta Medical Center where he was treated for head trauma. Tests revealed that Horace sustained a broken neck as a result of the accident. The family is awaiting further word from a specialist.
 
No information was immediately available.. as to the cause of the accident.  The incident occured in Douglasville, GA., Garner's hometown. Horace is the tenor singer for The Garner Family.. and a radio personality on WGMI radio.

Please keep Horace and the family in your prayers.
 
visit: www.wgmiradio.com
 
 
 
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SQUIRE PARSONS LOSES MOTHER
Visitation and funeral services for Maysel Parsons are scheduled for today (06/06/08) and Saturday. The mother of Squire Parsons died Wednesday. Vistation will be held tonight from 6 till 9 pm at Newton Baptist Church in Newtwon, West Virginia. The funeral will be held at the church tomorrow at 11am.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that memorial donations be made to:
the Newton Baptist Church Building Fund
133 Hollywood Road
Newton, WV 25266
 
or Cross Country Christian Academy
P.O. Box 837
Newton, WV 25266
 
Cards and notes may be mailed to:
Squire Parsons
P.O. Box 279
Leicester, NC 28748 
 
 
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(news tip courtesy: www.singingnews.com)
 
TONY DYKES HEALTH UPDATE - SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST
After several more test and bone scans, Tony Dykes of The Greesons,.. has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Reports indicate that the cancer has spread to three lymph nodes and several bones in his upper body. He is in great spirits and is praying everyday for a complete healing.

Please continue to pray for Tony and his family.
 
Cards may be sent to:

The Greesons
c/o Tony Dykes
350 Diamond Dr.
Chickamauga Ga 30707
 
 
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SG b'days today - None to report.
 
SG Anniversaries today - None to report.
 

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