Detention Officer Dwight Willis died as the result of complications after contracting COVID-19 during an outbreak among employees and inmates at the Greene County Jail.

In early 2020, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the country contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic due to requirements of their job.

Officer Willis served with the Greene County Sheriff's Department for 19 years. He was survived by his wife. Interment: Old Boston Cemetery, Oldfield, Missouri.

Article by Brent Marchant