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Arthur Yonge, a native of Morgan City, passed away peacefully at Southeast Memorial Hospital in Houston, Texas, surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, at the age of 72.
The entire South Texas Soccer Community mourned the loss of Arthur as he has been the driving force to develop youth soccer in that area since the mid 1980’s. His vision was to provide a top-notch environment for all kids from all type of backgrounds to participate in the game. At the time of his death the USC League serviced over 25,000 kids in the South Texas area.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Cinda Romero Yonge of Houston, who is also a native of Morgan City; two sons, Arthur Thomas Yonge Jr. and wife Blanca of Alvin, Texas and Daniel James Yonge and wife Ginger of Texas City, Texas; four grandchildren, Alexis, Jasmine and Christian Yonge of Alvin and Caitlin Yonge of Texas City; one great-grandchild, Axel Yonge of Alvin, Texas. His sister Lois and brother-in-law James Premeaux of Morgan City, his brother-in-law, T-Boy and wife Judy Romero of Morgan City, brother-in-law, Ronald Lanoux of LaGrange, Georgia and sister-in-law, Frances Mavridis of Baton Rouge, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Arthur was preceded in death by his parents, Merton and Essie Yonge of Morgan City and his brother, Merton Yonge Jr. of Denham Springs.
A Memorial Service will be held at Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church, 517 Federal Avenue, Morgan City to Celebrate his Life on September 14 at 2 p.m., officiated by the Rev. Ann Sutton.
All are invited to join the family for refreshments in the fellowship hall after the service.

PRAYER
Annual Prayer Renewal Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. at Mt. Era Baptist Church, 406 Lawrence St., Morgan City. Speaker Sis. Patsy W. Powell. No registration fee.

CHOIR MUSICAL
Mass Choir Musical, Saturday, Oct. 19, 6 p.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church, 908 Washington St., Patterson. Public invited.

ANNIVERSARY
Mass Choir Anniversary, Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. at Good Hope Baptist Church, 908 Washington St., Patterson. Mass lead by Pastor Patrick T. Jones. Public invited.

PINEVILLE – The Louisiana National Guard’s G Company and D Company, 2nd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment held a deployment ceremony at the Army Aviation Support Facility #2 at Esler Field in Pineville, Sept. 6.
More than 50 Guardsmen, including two father-son teams and one married couple, are scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan starting this week. Including premobilization training at Fort Hood, the soldiers will be away from home for nearly one year.
Once overseas, they will provide air movement support and medical evacuation support to ground forces.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards presided over the ceremony in Pineville.
“I just want you to know, as a fellow American and as an Army Veteran, how immensely proud I am to call you my brothers and my sisters. There is no nobler calling than that of a soldier protecting life and liberty,” said Edwards. “As a fellow Louisianan and as governor of a great state, I cannot be more confident that you will execute your mission because you’re well trained, you’re well lead, and you’re disciplined.”
Father-son team Chief Warrant Officer 3 Ricky Caldwell and Spc. Jacob Caldwell of Dry Prong are one of two father-son teams deploying with the 2-238th.
Ricky, a pilot with G Co., is on his second deployment with the LANG. Jacob, a crew chief with G Co., is deploying for the first time.
“It’s strange and comforting to be deploying with my dad, but at the same time it’s not because we will both be gone,” said Jacob. “I’m looking forward to using all of my training and getting to do my job.”
“It’s going to be different this time having him with me and leaving a gap here at home while we are both gone. I’m proud of him. He’s done great things,” said Ricky. “We all are close knit in this unit, so it’s one big family with us from the E-1 all the way up to the O-4.”
This will be the 2-238th’s third overseas deployment since 9/11. The aviation unit is also a key part of state emergency operations and has provided search and rescue, air evacuations and support for almost every state emergency, including: Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Harvey, Shreveport forest fires, marsh fires in New Orleans, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and the multiple floods of 2016.

A teacher attempted to separate two students involved in a verbal fight and ended up grabbed by a student, Morgan City Chief James F. Blair reported in a news release.
—Ju’Kobie Matthews, 18, of Wren Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Thursday on charges of battery on a school teacher and disturbing the peace.
Matthews was arrested after officers responded to a call of a battery on a school teacher. Officers learned that Matthews was involved in a verbal confrontation with another student. As a teacher attempted to separate the students, Matthews grabbed the teacher, Blair said.. He was jailed.
Blair also reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 45 calls for service and the following arrests were made.
—Dawn Height, 50, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 6:13 p.m. Thursday on charges of theft under $1,000, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance methamphetamine, distribution of Schedule III controlled dangerous substance suboxone, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Timothy Tindell, 45, of La. 182 in Morgan City was arrested at 6:16 p.m. Thursday on charges of distribution of Schedule II controlled dangerous substance methamphetamine, possession of Schedulev II controlled dangerous substance methamphetamine, possession of Schedulev III controlled dangerous substance Suboxone, on a warrant for the 16th Judicial District Court for a charge of domestic abuse battery, and on warrants for the City Court of Morgan City for failure to appear on the charges of switched license plate and no insurance.
—Sonya Rebardi, 49, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 6:06 p.m. Thursday on a charge of theft under $1,000.
Officers were investigating a shoplifting complaint at a La.182 business when they identified Rebardi as one of the suspects. Officers were able to locate Rebardi and went to a Railroad Avenue to speak with a second suspect, Height. As officers went to speak with Height they saw her look out of the front window and run, Blair said. A male subject, identified as Tindell then answered the door. Height was detained at which time officers noticed suspected methamphetamine. Officers were able to obtain a search warrant for the residence and also located suboxone. All of the subjects were jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith advised that the Sheriff’s Office responded to 35 complaints and the following arrests were made:
—Leroy James Bailey, 34, of Belanger Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:26 a.m. Thursday on charges of aggravated assault involving domestic violence, domestic abuse child endangerment, and attempted first degree rape.
A deputy was dispatched to a residence in Garden City in reference to an animal cruelty complaint. The deputy made contact with the complainant who stated he heard Bailey arguing with the victim and it became physical. During the investigation, Bailey was developed as the suspect in the assault. He was jailed.
—Chad Michael Carmouche, 39, of Justa Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:47 a.m. Thursday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of failure to pay registration fee and failure to register and notify as a sex offender or child predator. Deputies made contact with Carmouche at his residence on the active warrant for his arrest after receiving information of his whereabouts. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Cameron Michael Guidry, 21, of Comeaux Street in Pierre Part, was arrested at 12:34 p.m. Thursday on charges of expired/no inspection sticker and driving under suspension. A deputy was patrolling the area of La. 182 near North Frontage Road in Amelia when he observed a vehicle with an expired inspection sticker. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Guidry. During the stop, the deputy was advised that Guidry was operating with a suspended license. Guidry was arrested and released on a summons to appear in court on Dec. 2.
—Brittany Nicole Burbante, 29, of Leslie Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Thursday on two warrants for failure to appear for drug court on the charges of possession of heroin and theft of $5,000 or more but less than $25,000. She was jailed with bail set at $200,000.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported the following arrests:
—Lennis Paray Jr., 34, of Fourth Street in Berwick, was arrested at 6:35 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of Schedule III methamphetamine, possession of Schedule I controlled dangerous substance synthetic marijuana, and violation of controlled dangerous substance in drug-free zone.
—Brittan Boudreaux, 35, of Lizabeth Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 6:35 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of Schedule I controlled dangerous substance synthetic marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and violation of controlled dangerous substance in drug-free zone.
Officers were called to a residence on Fourth Street in Berwick in reference to Paray Jr. being present where forbidden. Two male subjects were located and identified as Paray and Boudreaux. Paray was observed discarding something and it was learned that he tried to discard synthetic marijuana and methamphetamine. Boudreaux was also found in possession of synthetic marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Both were jailed with no bond set.
—Johnny Francois, 40, of Arizona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 10:10 p.m. Thursday on charges of red light violation, flight from an officer, obstruction of justice, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving under suspension, possession of a legend drug, and first offense driving while intoxicated. Officers were on patrol in the area of U.S. 90 at La. 182 when they observed a vehicle disregard the red traffic signal and proceeded over the U.S. 90 bridge towards Morgan City. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The vehicle stopped, however took off again. After traveling a few blocks, the vehicle stopped and officers made contact with the driver identified as Francois. Officers indicated that there was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle and found Gabapentin pills. Francois was suspected of swallowing marijuana. Officers learned that Francois was driving with a suspended driver’s license. Francois was placed under arrest and later transported to Berwick Police Dept. where he submitted to a field sobriety test and also submitted to the states breath test with the results of .000g%. Due to officers suspecting that Francois was under the influence of narcotics, he was transported to Teche Regional Medical Center where he consented to a blood alcohol kit with results pending. He was jailed with no bond set.
—Carl Williams, 35, of Beau Lane in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:50 a.m. Friday for charges of first offense operating a vehicle while intoxicated and speeding 80/45. An officer was on patrol in the area of La. 182 when he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed.
The officer activated the front radar which indicated the vehicle was traveling 80 mph in a 45 mph posted zone. A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the driver was identified as Williams. Officers observed that Williams appeared to be impaired and also detected a strong odor of alcohol. Officers attempted to conduct a field sobriety test, however, Williams refused. Williams was placed under arrest and transported to Berwick Police Department where he refused to take the state’s breath test. A search warrant was prepared and obtained to have his blood drawn. Williams was transported to Teche Regional Medical Center where a blood sample was collected with results pending. He was jailed with no bond set.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrest:
—Johnny L. Mire, 55, of Mill Road in Patterson, was arrested at 8:06 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace intoxicated. He was jailed with bond set at $357.
Assumption Parish Sheriff Leland Falcon reported the following arrest:
—Magan Renee Gaudet, 28, of Parro Lane in Berwick, was arrested on Wednesday on a warrant for the charge of aggravated battery with a dangerous weapon. On June 10, deputies responded to a complaint of a disturbance at a residence on Aristle Road in Bayou L’ourse.
Through the investigation, deputies determined that Gaudet and another female were seated in a car at which time an argument erupted. At some point, Gaudet is accused of striking the victim in the face with a baseball bat. She was jailed.